Best way to travel between Christchurch and Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

A: Christchurch

B: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Travel Modes: Price; Distance; Duration; CO2

train: $47.0; 599.55 km; 12h 34mins; 31.78 kgs

flight: $200.0; 472.5 km; 5h 35mins; 51.03 kgs

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Tranport	Distance	Time(hrs)	Cost(local)	Cost(usd)
Train	599.55 km	12h 34mins	57 NZD	47.0
Flight	472.5 km	5h 35mins	244 NZD	200.0

Take Bus from Christchurch to Picton: Time: 5h 33mins Cost: 24 NZD; $ 18.0 - 22.0 USD CO2 Emission: 10.76 kgs
Take Ferry from Picton to Wellington - Central: Time: 3h 20mins Cost: 7 NZD; $ 5.4 - 6.6 USD CO2 Emission: 12.74 kgs
Take Train from Wellington Station to Palmerston North Station: Time: 2h 11mins Cost: 26 NZD; $ 18.9 - 23.1 USD CO2 Emission: 7.51 kgs

Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Christchurch and Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand is to travel by train, which will cost about 57 NZD or 42.30 USD.