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Palmerston North to Queenstown

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17 h 37 min
1052 km.
from $57
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Four ways to Travel from Palmerston North to Queenstown

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Cheapest
By car (1 052 km)
17 h 37 min
1052 km.
from $57
Other
Rideshare
17 h 37 min
1052 km.
from $13.72
Train, Plane
5 h 49 min
768 km.
from $172.93
Train, Bus
22 h 42 min
768 km.
from $434

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$624.33

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$394.99
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$458.69

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$54.79
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$56.06

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$188.28–$235.36

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:
$108.30–$285.61

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:
$49.69–$59.88

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.72

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:
$17.84–$24.21

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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Queenstown is to train and fly which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Queenstown is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Palmerston North to Queenstown?

The distance between Palmerston North and Queenstown is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Queenstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 42m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Palmerston North to Queenstown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Queenstown?

It is currently 21:29 at both, Palmerston North and Queenstown.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $53.03 per night.
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