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How to Travel from

Queenstown to Palmerston North

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$420.47
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

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

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

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

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Palmerston North is to fly and train which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Palmerston North?

The distance between Queenstown and Palmerston North is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Palmerston North without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 22h 7m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Queenstown to Palmerston North, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 93+ hotels available in Palmerston North. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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