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How to get fromPalmerston North to Milford Soundby plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Palmerston, fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane PMR - ZQN
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    5h 47m
    $692–1,387

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    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 Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    29h 5m
    $465–662

  3. 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 Milford Soundcar car
    18h 4m
    $480–648

  4. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    7h 1m
    $724–1,401

  5. Train, car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus
    33h 22m
    $675–802

Palmerston North to Milford Sound by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a flight from Palmerston (PMR) to Milford Sound via Queenstown Airport and Milford Sound Airport in around 5h 47m.

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