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Palmerston North to Dunedin

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16 h 25 min
929 km.
from $51
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Four ways to Travel from Palmerston North to Dunedin

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (929 km)
16 h 25 min
929 km.
from $51
Other
Rideshare
16 h 25 min
929 km.
from $12.12
Train, Bus
20 h 35 min
740 km.
from $394.91
Train, Plane
6 h 44 min
740 km.
from $203.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Otago
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
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 Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
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 Wellington to Picton
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 Palmerston North to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Palmerston North to Dunedin?

The distance between Palmerston North and Dunedin is 800 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $184.78 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Palmerston North to Dunedin?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Dunedin is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . There are no good options to train or bus between Palmerston North to Dunedin.

Where can I stay near Dunedin?

There are 236+ hotels available in Dunedin. Prices start at $48.30 per night.
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