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How to get fromSydney to Palmerston Northby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Palmerston North by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Palmerston

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    7h 38m
    $212–877

  2. Fly to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    9h 15m
    $486–790

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,284.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR) every 4 hours.

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