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Nelson to Palmerston North

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Car
9 h 33 min
348 km.
from $19
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Four ways to Travel from Nelson to Palmerston North

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Cheapest
By car (348 km)
9 h 33 min
348 km.
from $19
Other
Rideshare
9 h 33 min
348 km.
from $13.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wellington)
4 h 25 min
220 km.
from $156.83
Bus, Plane (Fly to Paraparaumu)
4 h 2 min
220 km.
from $172.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.51–$331.28

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54
Plane from Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$203.86

Train operators

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:
$49.69–$59.88
Train from Paraparaumu to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.77–$49.69

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:
$17.84–$24.21
Train from Paraparaumu to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$16.56

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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Palmerston North is to bus and car ferry which costs $59.78 - $217.39 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Palmerston North is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Nelson to Palmerston North?

The distance between Nelson and Palmerston North is 347 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Palmerston North without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Nelson to Palmerston North, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Nelson to Palmerston North?

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Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 96+ hotels available in Palmerston North. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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