There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua by plane, bus, train, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Rotorua • 1h 46m
$71 - $243
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 12m
$24 - $46
5 alternative options
Fly to Whakatane, bus • 3h 35m
$274 - $535
Fly to Taupo, bus • 2h 59m
$108 - $300
Train, bus • 6h 42m
$76 - $104
Night bus • 4h 36m
$24 - $46
Drive • 2h 35m
$29 - $45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to fly which costs $100 - $370 and takes 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Terminal and arriving at Rotorua via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Rotorua is 180 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity Coachlines, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 12m.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Rotorua Airport is the direct flight which takes 45m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity Coachlines, arrive at Rotorua station.
- Distance: 112.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 46m
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity Coachlines operates a bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13 - $35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. GreatSights also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $270
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $400
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Whakatane
- Ave. Duration
- 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $260
- Phone
- 0800 808 400
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $60
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whakatane to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $24
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $23
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $35
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $25
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Rotorua Airport.
There are 242+ hotels available in Rotorua. Prices start at $69 USD per night.