What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $440 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 52m and costs $160 - $600.

How far is it from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua?

The distance between Whanganui and Lake Rotorua is 499 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs $100 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua?

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Rotorua?

There are 165+ hotels available in Lake Rotorua.

Whanganui to Lake Rotorua - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua by bus, car ferry, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Kaikoura
11h 59m
$105–603
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the train from Picton to Kaikoura
12h 20m
$230–1,093
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whanganui to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Lake Rotorua
7h 52m
$167–598
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)PMR - CHC
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oaro
8h 4m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1225
2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellington
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the train from Picton to Kaikoura
12h 30m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airport
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WLG - NSN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōura
11h 31m
$234–999
Bus to Wellington, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airport
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)WLG - CHC
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oaro
10h 32m
$120–434

Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

38Weekly Planes

2h 31mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua.

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Distance: 498.7 km
Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Lake Rotorua, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Lake Rotorua. However, you can take the bus to Wellington - Central, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, take the bus to Kaikoura, then take the taxi to Lake Rotorua. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Lake Rotorua via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Kaikoura in around 12h 20m.

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