The distance between Kerikeri and Rotorua is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kerikeri to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Rotorua (ROT).
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Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Rotorua.
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There are several options for getting from Kerikeri to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$83 ($51) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$330 ($200).
The distance between Kerikeri and Rotorua is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kerikeri and Rotorua by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerikeri to Rotorua is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$330 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerikeri and Rotorua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$83 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kerikeri and Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Rotorua (ROT). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerikeri and Rotorua. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kerikeri to Rotorua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Kerikeri and Rotorua. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kerikeri and Rotorua. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and arrive at Rotorua (ROT) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kerikeri to Rotorua. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kerikeri to Rotorua typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kerikeri and Rotorua. The distance is around 469km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerikeri to Rotorua is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$505 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 45m | NZ$330($200) | every 2 hours | 407km (253 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 2h 20m | NZ$505($310) | on demand | 429km (266 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | NZ$83($51) | once daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Bus via Auckland - Central | 8h 50m | NZ$85($52) | twice daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | NZ$130($81) | on demand | 469km (292 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rotorua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.