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How to get fromPalmerston North to Christchurchby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    2h
    $291–727

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    13h 40m
    $155–240

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    13h 32m
    $444–777

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    9h 21m
    $264–327

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.4 km
  • Duration: 2h

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

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

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