Bus to Hamilton
Rotorua → Hamilton · about 1h 45m · ~€15–40
Flight to New Plymouth
Hamilton → New Plymouth · about 30m in the air · ~€25–90
Rotorua → New Plymouth
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About the trip from Rotorua to New Plymouth
Rotorua (New Zealand) and New Plymouth (New Zealand) are 214 km (133 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Hamilton: about 4h 45m door to door with 1 change, for ~€40–130 per person. Without flying, it takes about 14h 20m by bus, via Auckland and Whanganui.
Step by step
- Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton: about 1h 45m, 93 km, ~€15–40
- Flight from Hamilton to New Plymouth: about 30m in the air, 177 km, ~€25–90
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Hamilton: about 4h 45m, 1 change, ~€40–130
- Bus, via Auckland and Whanganui: about 14h 20m, 2 changes, ~€20–50
- Flight, via Wellington: about 4h 50m, 1 change, ~€65–220
Questions
How long does it take to get from Rotorua to New Plymouth?
About 4h 45m door to door by bus and flight, via Hamilton, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Rotorua to New Plymouth?
~€40–130 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Rotorua to New Plymouth without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Auckland and Whanganui, in about 14h 20m, for ~€20–50.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.