What is the cheapest way to get from Wairoa to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Wairoa to Rotorua is to bus which costs $10 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wairoa to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Wairoa to Rotorua is to drive and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Wairoa and Rotorua?

No, there is no direct bus from Wairoa to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Wairoa and arriving at Rotorua via Napier and Taupo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Wairoa to Rotorua?

The distance between Wairoa and Rotorua is 341 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.

How do I travel from Wairoa to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Wairoa to Rotorua without a car is to bus via Napier which takes 7h 15m and costs $15 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Wairoa to Rotorua?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Wairoa to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wairoa to Rotorua bus from?

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

Where does the Wairoa to Rotorua bus arrive?

Wairoa to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.

Can I drive from Wairoa to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Wairoa to Rotorua is 222 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Wairoa to Rotorua.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 580+ hotels available in Rotorua.

Wairoa to Rotorua - 5 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wairoa to Rotorua by 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.

Bus via Napier
best
1. Take the bus from Wairoa to Napierbus
2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus
3. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus
7h 15m
$15–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wairoa to Gisbornebus Westshore
2. Take the bus from Gisborne to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
8h
$10–120
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Wairoa to Muruparacar
2. Take the bus from Murupara to Rotorua I-Sitebus 15 / ...
3h 53m
$56–81
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Wairoa to Napierbus Napier - Gisborne
2. Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus Tauranga - Hastings
8h 25m
$10–117
Drive 222.2 km
1. Drive from Wairoa to Rotoruacar 222.2 km
4h 1m
$64–92

Wairoa to Rotorua by bus

4Weekly Buses

7h 15mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wairoa to Rotorua.

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Distance: 341.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wairoa to Rotorua via Napier and Taupo in around 7h 15m.

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