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

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook is to bus which costs $7 - $95 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $300 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Rotorua and Mount Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Mount Cook. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Massey University - Wallace Street via Wellington Station - Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Rotorua to Mount Cook?

The distance between Rotorua and Mount Cook is 499 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $7 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Rotorua to Mount Cook?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $7 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $550 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Rotorua to Mount Cook bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotorua to Mount Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Mount Cook is 452 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Rotorua to Mount Cook.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 476+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Rotorua to Mount Cook - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook by taxi, plane, bus, towncar, train, 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.

Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga-Airport-TRG
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)TRG - WLG
2h 43m
$303–771
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Wellington - CentralAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 41m
$7–92
Towncar, train
1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangi
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Park
3. Take the train from National Park to Wellington
9h 50m
$466–499
Drive 452.2 km
1. Drive from Rotorua to Mount Cook452.2 km
5h 22m
$135–194
Fly from Rotorua
1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)ROT - WLG
2h 54m
$77–505
Towncar, bus
1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangi
2. Take the bus from Turangi to Wellington - CentralAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
8h 19m
$231–305

Rotorua to Mount Cook by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 41mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotorua to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 498.8 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

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

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