The distance between Rotorua and Kerikeri is around 409km (254 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 Rotorua to Kerikeri by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kerikeri → Rotorua if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri (KKE).
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Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Kerikeri.
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There are several options for getting from Rotorua to Kerikeri by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$82 ($50) and will take around 8h 40m. 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$200 ($120).
The distance between Rotorua and Kerikeri is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Rotorua and Kerikeri by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rotorua to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$200 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Rotorua and Kerikeri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$82 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rotorua and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rotorua and Kerikeri. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rotorua to Kerikeri. 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 40m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Rotorua and Kerikeri. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rotorua and Kerikeri. Flights depart from Rotorua (ROT) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Rotorua to Kerikeri. 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 Rotorua to Kerikeri typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Rotorua (ROT) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rotorua and Kerikeri. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotorua to Kerikeri is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$415 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 45m | NZ$200($120) | every 2 hours | 409km (254 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 2h 25m | NZ$415($255) | on demand | 429km (266 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 40m | NZ$82($50) | once daily | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus via Auckland - Central | 8h 55m | NZ$85($52) | twice daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | NZ$130($81) | on demand | 470km (292 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.