There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Owhango. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River station. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Taumarunui Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Palmerston North and Whakapapa River is 239 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs .
The bus from Palmerston North to Owhango takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Palmerston North to Whakapapa River bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Whakapapa River train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Whakapapa River, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Owhango 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Owhango
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Palmerston North to Whakapapa River bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Owhango station.
Palmerston North to Whakapapa River train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Whakapapa River is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Palmerston North to Whakapapa River.
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