What is the cheapest way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North?

The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North?

The fastest way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Taupō and Palmerston North?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taupo and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Taupō to Palmerston North?

The distance between Taupō and Palmerston North is 253 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.

How do I travel from Taupō to Palmerston North without a car?

The best way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Taupō to Palmerston North?

The bus from Taupo to Palmerston North takes 3h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Taupō to Palmerston North bus from?

Taupō to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Taupo station.

Bus or fly from Taupō to Palmerston North?

The best way to get from Taupō to Palmerston North is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Taupō to Palmerston North bus arrive?

Taupō to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Taupō to Palmerston North?

Yes, the driving distance between Taupō to Palmerston North is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Taupō to Palmerston North.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 113+ hotels available in Palmerston North.

Taupō to Palmerston North - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Palmerston North by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 54m
Drive 242.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Taupō to Palmerston Northcar 242.7 km
2h 59m
$70–101
Fly
1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Palmerston (PMR)plane TUO - PMR
4h 45m
$125–597

Taupo (TUO) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Taupo to Palmerston North twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Taupo (TUO) to Palmerston (PMR) twice daily.

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