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How to get fromMelbourne to Paraparaumuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Paraparaumu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane MEL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $414–897

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane MEL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Paraparaumubus bus
    11h 12m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,667.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Paraparaumu, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Paraparaumu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Paraparaumu Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Paraparaumu.

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