What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to bus which costs $5 - $55 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Lake Rotoroa?

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.

Is there a direct train between Auckland and Lake Rotoroa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strand and arriving at Hamilton Frankton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

The distance between Auckland and Lake Rotoroa is 126 km. The road distance is 123.2 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $5 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

The bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus from?

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train from?

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train services, operated by Busit, depart from Strand station.

Train or bus from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

The best way to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $5 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $80 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus arrive?

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train arrive?

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa train services, operated by Busit, arrive at Hamilton Frankton station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Lake Rotoroa is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa.

Where can I stay near Lake Rotoroa?

There are 433+ hotels available in Lake Rotoroa.

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - CentralAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
1h 49m
$5–55
Train
1. Take the train from Strand to Hamilton FranktonTe_Huia
2h 26m
$21–80
Drive 123.2 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa123.2 km
1h 23m
$37–53

Auckland to Lake Rotoroa by bus

57Weekly Buses

1h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Lake Rotoroa.

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Distance: 125.7 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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 $5–55 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Busit operates a train from Strand to Hamilton Frankton twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.

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