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

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Invercargill by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC)plane PMR - IVC
3h 50m
$165–803
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
4. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus
5. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
25h 3m
$563–1,043
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Invercargillcar
16h 16m
$430–568

Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Invercargill.

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Distance: 901.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC) 4 times a day.

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Invercargill(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. The city lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains to the east of the Ōreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. It sits amid rich farmland that is bordered by large areas of conservation land and marine reserves, including Fiordland National Park covering the south-west corner of the South Island and the Catlins coastal region.

Places to stay in Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Colonial Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Balmoral Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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