There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
1h 49m$14Train
- Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1train Huia
2h 26m$23–80Drive 122.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Lake Rotoroacar 122.9 km
1h 23m$36–52
Auckland to Lake Rotoroa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to bus which costs $14 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Strand Train Station 1 station and arriving at Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Auckland and Lake Rotoroa is 126 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $14.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train services, operated by Te Huia, depart from The Strand Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $80 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lake Rotoroa, Waikato, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Te Huia operates a train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train services, operated by Te Huia, arrive at Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa.
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