What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua is to bus which costs $6 - $95 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $290 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Cook and Rotorua?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Cook to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn Road opposite Nairn Street and arriving at Rotorua via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

The distance between Mount Cook and Rotorua is 499 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.

How do I travel from Mount Cook to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $6 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Cook to Rotorua bus from?

Mount Cook to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Bus or fly from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $6 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Mount Cook to Rotorua bus arrive?

Mount Cook to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.

Can I drive from Mount Cook to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Cook to Rotorua is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Mount Cook to Rotorua.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 566+ hotels available in Rotorua.

Mount Cook to Rotorua - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus, train, towncar, 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.

Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)WLG - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotorua
3h 33m
$290–740
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to RotoruaAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
8h 35m
$6–94
Train, towncar
1. Take the train from Wellington to National Park
2. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangi
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua
10h 19m
$466–499
Drive 452.6 km
1. Drive from Mount Cook to Rotorua452.6 km
5h 22m
$136–196
Fly to Rotorua
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)WLG - ROT
3h 45m
$72–515

Mount Cook to Rotorua by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 35mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Rotorua.

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Distance: 498.7 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua twice daily. Tickets cost $5–90 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) 4 times a day.

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