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Dunedin to Palmerston North

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16 h 22 min
929 km.
from $51
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Four ways to Travel from Dunedin to Palmerston North

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Cheapest
By car (929 km)
16 h 22 min
929 km.
from $51
Other
Rideshare
16 h 22 min
929 km.
from $12.12
Bus, Train
20 h 35 min
740 km.
from $312.08
Bus, Plane
6 h 31 min
740 km.
from $203.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Church
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$522.40
Plane from Dunedin to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$293.05

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Palmerston North is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $119.57 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Palmerston North?

The distance between Dunedin and Palmerston North is 801 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Palmerston North without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 20h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dunedin to Palmerston North, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 93+ hotels available in Palmerston North. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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