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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    5h 11m
    $336–789

  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
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    16h 50m
    $195–290

  3. Train, car ferry, drive

    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 Kaikouratrain train
    4. Drive from Kaikoura to Hanmer Springscar car
    11h 47m
    $359–832

  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 Hanmer Springscar car
    8h 29m
    $250–308

Palmerston North to Hanmer Springs by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 581.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Hanmer Springs. However, you can fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Hanmer Springs. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmerston North to Hanmer Springs via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Kaikoura in around 11h 47m.

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