2h 30mTotal estimate
~€40–130Rough fare per person
Flight to Palmerston North
Christchurch → Palmerston North · about 1h in the air · ~€40–130
Christchurch → Palmerston North
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About the trip from Christchurch to Palmerston North
Christchurch (New Zealand) and Palmerston North (New Zealand) are 431 km (268 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: about 2h 30m door to door, for ~€40–130 per person. Without flying, it takes about 11h 35m by bus, ferry and train, via Picton and Wellington.
Step by step
- Flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North: about 1h in the air, 431 km, ~€40–130
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: about 2h 30m, no changes, ~€40–130
- Bus + Ferry + Train, via Picton and Wellington: about 11h 35m, 2 changes, ~€30–80
Questions
How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
About 2h 30m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
~€40–130 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Christchurch to Palmerston North without flying?
Yes: by bus, ferry and train, via Picton and Wellington, in about 11h 35m, for ~€30–80.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.