How to travel from Blenheim to Rotorua, New Zealand
The distance between Blenheim and Rotorua is around 479km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Blenheim to Rotorua by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rotorua → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Rotorua (ROT).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNZ$250($155)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Ferry to Wellington - Central, Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Rotorua.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$150($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Hamilton then take the bus to Rotorua.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Rotorua.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$170($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Rotorua
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Rotorua by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$150 ($90) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$250 ($155).
The distance between Blenheim and Rotorua is around 479km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Blenheim and Rotorua by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Rotorua is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx NZ$250 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Rotorua is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$150 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Rotorua (ROT). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blenheim and Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Rotorua (ROT). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Blenheim and Rotorua. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and arrive at Rotorua (ROT) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Blenheim to Rotorua. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Blenheim to Rotorua typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and and arrive into Rotorua (ROT).
The closest major airport to Rotorua is Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rotorua. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Blenheim to Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Tauranga (TRG) then take a taxi to Rotorua. instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Rotorua is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$510 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Rotorua
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2hrs | NZ$250($155) | 4 times a week | 479km (298 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 2h 40m | NZ$510($310) | 4 times a week | 581km (361 miles) |
Ferry to Wellington - Central, Bus + 2 similar | 10h 60m | NZ$150($90) | once daily | 606km (377 miles) |
| Ferry to Wellington, Bus | 11h 40m | NZ$150($95) | 4 times a week | 604km (375 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | NZ$150($90) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 14h 20m | NZ$345($210) | 3 times a week | 778km (483 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 30m | NZ$170($105) | every 20 mins | 578km (359 miles) |
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Airports near Rotorua
The following major airports near Rotorua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Rotorua
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Rotorua
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Rotorua