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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Palmerston

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane PMR - DUD
    5h 5m
    $254–1,349

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    20h 36m
    $222–356

  3. Train, car ferry, bus via Rangiora

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    21h 25m
    $443–854

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Dunedincar car
    13h 44m
    $369–487

  5. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    6h 39m
    $353–1,038

Palmerston North to Dunedin by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 795.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Dunedin (DUD) every 4 hours.

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