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Palmerston North to South Island

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13 h 44 min
715 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Palmerston North to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (715 km)
13 h 44 min
715 km.
from $39
Other
Rideshare
13 h 44 min
715 km.
from $9.33
Bus, Plane (Fly Palmerston to Christchurch International Airport)
4 h 59 min
585 km.
from $162.72
Train, Bus, Taxi
24 h 23 min
582 km.
from $717.46
Train, Plane
5 h 30 min
585 km.
from $218.55
Bus, Plane (Fly Palmerston to Hokitika)
9 h 29 min
585 km.
from $245.77

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$17.84
Bus from Kumara Junction to Fox
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Greymouth to Whataroa
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84
Bus from Hokitika i-SITE to Fox
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Greymouth to Fox
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.05–$50.97

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Palmerston to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50

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

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

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 South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to South Island is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $271.74 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to South Island?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to South Island is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Palmerston North to South Island?

The distance between Palmerston North and South Island is 592 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to South Island without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 19h 21m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to South Island?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Palmerston North to South Island, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Palmerston North to South Island?

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Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 315+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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