How to travel from Rotorua to Tauranga, New Zealand
The distance between Rotorua and Tauranga is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 47min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rotorua to Tauranga by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tauranga → Rotorua if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Tauranga.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$28($17)
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Tauranga.
- Duration47min
- Departson demand
- Typical costNZ$245($150)
Taxi Cabs Rotorua
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Rotorua and Tauranga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rotorua to Tauranga by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$28 ($17) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$245 ($150).
The distance between Rotorua and Tauranga is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Rotorua and Tauranga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rotorua to Tauranga is to take a taxi which takes around 47min and will set you back approx NZ$245 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Rotorua and Tauranga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$28 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rotorua and Tauranga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tauranga. instead which will take 47min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rotorua and Tauranga. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rotorua and Tauranga with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 40m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Rotorua and Tauranga. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rotorua to Tauranga. We recommend that you take the bus to Tauranga. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tauranga is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Rotorua and Tauranga. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotorua to Tauranga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$28 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rotorua and Tauranga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 40m | NZ$28($17) | every 20 mins | 83km (52 miles) |
Taxi | 47min | NZ$245($150) | on demand | 63km (39 miles) |
Drive | 47min | NZ$15($9) | on demand | 63km (39 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rotorua and Tauranga
Bus companies
Baybus
Airports near Tauranga
The following major airports near Tauranga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Tauranga
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Tauranga