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How to Travel from

Palmerston North to Wānaka

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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

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Palmerston to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$356.76

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$49.69
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$52.24
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 Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$43.32

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$49.69
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.02

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
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 Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Wānaka is to train and fly and bus which costs $92.39 - $326.09 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Wānaka is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Palmerston North to Wānaka?

The distance between Palmerston North and Wānaka is 836 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Wānaka without a car is to train and car ferry and bus via Rolleston which takes 22h 58m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Palmerston North to Wānaka, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Palmerston Airport to Wanaka Airport?

Sounds Air and Air New Zealand offer flights from Palmerston Airport to Wanaka Airport.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 605+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $67.83 per night.
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