Trip information

Departure: Auckland
Arrival: Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
Fastest route: 3h 29min
Distance: 223km
Cheapest route: $40
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: GreatSights,

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:30am

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

1:30pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

6h 0min

GreatSights

$222

8:00am

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

12:15pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

4h 15min

$40

9:30am

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

1:30pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

4h 0min

$41

9:30am

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

2:22pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Airport

4h 52min

$43

11:35am

Auckland

AKL Airport Domestic Terminal

5:10pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

5h 35min

+ 1 layover

$44

11:35am

Auckland

AKL Airport Domestic Terminal

1:20pm

Hamilton, Waikato

Hamilton Transport Centre

1h 45min

$18

1h 50min layover

3:10pm

Hamilton, Waikato

Hamilton Transport Centre

5:10pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

2h 0min

$26

12:45pm

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

5:10pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

4h 25min

$44

3:30pm

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

7:15pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

3h 45min

GreatSights

$42

6:35pm

Auckland

AKL Airport Domestic Terminal

10:29pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

3h 54min

+ 1 layover

$58

6:35pm

Auckland

AKL Airport Domestic Terminal

8:20pm

Hamilton, Waikato

Hamilton Transport Centre

1h 45min

$18

0h 40min layover

9:00pm

Hamilton, Waikato

Hamilton Transport Centre

10:29pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

1h 29min

$40

7:00pm

Auckland

Sky City Bus Terminal

10:29pm

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Rotorua Bus Stop

3h 29min

$60

Overview

Travelling from Auckland to Rotorua by bus

First departure
7:30am
Avg price
$66
Carriers
2
Last arrival
10:29pm

Bus information Auckland - Rotorua

The Auckland - Rotorua route has approximately 9 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 3h 29min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $40 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Auckland and Rotorua is around 223 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights, .

  • Trips per day 9
  • Direct trips 7

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Rotorua by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 3h 29min to cover 223 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $40 and leaves Sky City Bus Terminal. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Rotorua Bus Stop.

  • Avg duration 4h 28min
  • Cheapest price $40

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 7:00pm from Sky City Bus Terminal and arrives at 10:29pm at Rotorua Bus Stop. It will take 3h 29min, its price is $60 and the number of changes will be 0.

Are there any direct routes between Auckland and Rotorua?

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 6h 0min and the price is $222.

  • Last bus 7:00pm
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Auckland?

  • AKL Airport Domestic Terminal
    Andrew McKee Ave (Bus Stop 2206, outside Domestic Terminal)
    2022 Auckland Airport
  • Sky City Bus Terminal
    102 Hobson St
    1010 Auckland Central

What are the bus stations in Rotorua?

  • Rotorua Bus Stop
    1167 Fenton St (Tourism Rotorua)
    3010 Rotorua
  • Rotorua Airport
    830B Te Ngae Rd (Outside Rotorua Airport Terminal Entrance)
    3074 Owhata
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