5h 40mTotal estimate
~€90–300Rough fare per person
Flight to Christchurch
Rotorua → Christchurch · about 1h 40m in the air · ~€50–170
Flight to Palmerston North
Christchurch → Palmerston North · about 1h in the air · ~€40–130
Rotorua → Palmerston North
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About the trip from Rotorua to Palmerston North
Rotorua (New Zealand) and Palmerston North (New Zealand) are 252 km (157 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Christchurch: about 5h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€90–300 per person. The fastest route, by bus and flight via Hamilton, takes about 5h 35m (~€45–150). The cheapest is by bus via Tauranga and Waipukurau: ~€20–45 per person, about 9h 20m. Without flying, it takes about 9h 20m by bus, via Tauranga and Waipukurau.
Step by step
- Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch: about 1h 40m in the air, 672 km, ~€50–170
- Flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North: about 1h in the air, 431 km, ~€40–130
Every route we know
- Flight, via Christchurch: about 5h 40m, 1 change, ~€90–300
- Bus + Flight, via Hamilton: about 5h 35m, 1 change, ~€45–150
- Bus, via Tauranga and Waipukurau: about 9h 20m, 2 changes, ~€20–45
- Flight + Train, via Wellington: about 6h 10m, 1 change, ~€40–140
Questions
How long does it take to get from Rotorua to Palmerston North?
About 5h 40m door to door by flight, via Christchurch, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 5h 35m.
How much does it cost to travel from Rotorua to Palmerston North?
~€90–300 per person for the route we suggest. The cheapest route, by bus via Tauranga and Waipukurau, is ~€20–45. 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 Palmerston North without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Tauranga and Waipukurau, in about 9h 20m, for ~€20–45.
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.