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How to get fromChristchurch to Palmerston Northby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Palmerston North by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2h 53m
    $285–755

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    13h 21m
    $163–258

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    13h 22m
    $448–748

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Palmerston Northcar car
    9h 22m
    $266–329

Christchurch to Palmerston North by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Palmerston North.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR) every 4 hours.

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