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How to Travel from

Wānaka to Palmerston North

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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 Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54
Plane from Wanaka to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$394.99
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$382.24–$547.88

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Cromwell to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$53.51
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.37
Bus from Cromwell to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$50.97
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

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 Wānaka to Palmerston North?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Palmerston North is to bus and fly and train which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Wānaka to Palmerston North?

The distance between Wānaka and Palmerston North is 837 km.

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

The best way to get from Wānaka to Palmerston North without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 22h 37m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Wānaka to Palmerston North, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Wānaka to Palmerston North?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 . There are no good options to train or bus between Wānaka to Palmerston North.

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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