There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Palmerston North by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Palmerston (PMR)plane TRG - PMR
2h 55m$80–550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tauranga to Palmerston Northbus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
7h 47m$19–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
9h 2m$192–233Drive 383.5 km
- Drive from Tauranga to Palmerston Northcar 383.5 km
4h 37m$112–161
Tauranga to Palmerston North by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Palmerston North is to bus which costs $19 - $80 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $80 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tauranga and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Tauranga and Palmerston North is 299 km. The road distance is 383.5 km.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Palmerston North without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $19 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Palmerston (PMR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Tauranga to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $80 and takes 7h 47m.
There is no direct flight from Tauranga Airport Airport to Palmerston Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 55m and has one stopover.
Tauranga to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Palmerston (PMR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Palmerston North once daily. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Palmerston via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Palmerston via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Palmerston via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Palmerston via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Palmerston North is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Tauranga to Palmerston North.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Tauranga Airport Airport to Palmerston Airport.
There are 113+ hotels available in Palmerston North.