How to Travel from

Palmerston North to Waikato

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Palmerston North Waikato

How to Get from Palmerston North to Waikato

Plane

1 h 5 min

Select a Ticket

Car

4 h 59 min

from $23

Rideshare

4 h 59 min

from $16.36

Cheapest

By car (430 km)

4 h 59 min

430 km.

from $23

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

4 h 59 min

430 km.

from $16.36

Bus, Plane (Fly from Palmerston)

3 h 38 min

317 km.

from $156.64

Bus, Plane (Bus to Wanganui Airport)

5 h 54 min

317 km.

from $173.12

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntly

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$14.02–$31.85

Bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

7h 25m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$34.40–$54.79

Bus from Palmerston North to Whanganui

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$14.02–$33.13

InterCity Link

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit

Bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntly

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$6.37–$14.02

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Palmerston to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$89.19–$280.31

Air Chathams

Website:

airchathams.co.nz/

Plane from Wanganui Airport to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.41–$242.09

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Palmerston North to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

6h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$101.93–$121.04

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

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waikato is to bus which costs $29.35 - $46.74 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Waikato is to fly and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $92.39 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Waikato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Palmerston North and Waikato?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Hamilton. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Waikato?

The distance between Palmerston North and Waikato is 465 km. The road distance is 393.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waikato without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Palmerston North to Waikato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Waikato bus from?

Palmerston North to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Waikato train from?

Palmerston North to Waikato train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.

Train or bus from Palmerston North to Waikato?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waikato is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $46.74 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Waikato bus arrive?

Palmerston North to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Palmerston North to Waikato train arrive?

Palmerston North to Waikato train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Waikato?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Waikato is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Palmerston North to Waikato.

Where can I stay near Waikato?

There are eight+ hotels available in Waikato. Prices start at $55.74 per night.

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54 ha (130 acres) park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre and the Hamilton East Cemetery. It is the Waikato region's most popular visitor attraction, attracting more than 1 million people and hosting more than 2,000 events a year.

Hamilton Zoo

Hamilton Zoo (Māori: Rawhi Whakaaturanga o Kirikiriroa) is the main zoological garden of Hamilton, New Zealand. Covering 25 hectares (62 acres), it is situated on Brymer Road in the Hamilton suburb of Rotokauri, on the outskirts of the metropolitan area towards the northwest. It is owned by the Hamilton City Council with the Department of Recreation and Welfare handling the day-to-day running of the site.

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The university performs research in numerous disciplines such as education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering and computer science. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences and education.

Waikato

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

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Five ways to Travel from Palmerston North to Waikato

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

InterCity Link

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Air Chathams

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Waikato?

Is there a direct train between Palmerston North and Waikato?

How far is it from Palmerston North to Waikato?

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

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

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Waikato bus from?

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Waikato train from?

Train or bus from Palmerston North to Waikato?

Where does the Palmerston North to Waikato bus arrive?

Where does the Palmerston North to Waikato train arrive?

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Waikato?

Where can I stay near Waikato?