Train from Palmerston North to Christchurch

Palmerston North
Christchurch, New Zealand

Your cost to travel by Train, ferry, bus: $23 - $29

Palmerston North Station
  • Total Distance:

    140.3 km (87 miles)

  • Travel Time:

    2 Hours 10 Minutes

  • Frequency:

    1 Times/Day

  • Train Fare:

    15.12 USD (~18.46 NZD)

Wellington - Central
  • Total Distance:

    98.56 km (61 miles)

  • Travel Time:

    3 Hours 18 Minutes

  • Frequency:

    6 Times/Day

  • Ferry Fare:

    7.0 USD (~8.55 NZD)

Picton
  • Total Distance:

    356.06 km (221 miles)

  • Travel Time:

    5 Hours 44 Minutes

  • Frequency:

    3 Times/Day

  • Bus Fare:

    19.0 USD (~23.2 NZD)

Christchurch
Source: Rome2rio

Train schedule

Departure Arrival Fare Operator Duration
Palmerston North Station Wellington Station USD http://www.kiwirailscenic.co.nz/ 2h 5mins
Wellington - Central Picton 7 USD https://www.intercity.co.nz/travel-info/timetable/lookup/6525 3h 10mins
Picton Christchurch 19 USD https://www.intercity.co.nz/travel-info/timetable/lookup/8708 5h 31mins

Cost by number of pax.

Pax Currency (USD) Currency (Local)
1 person 27 USD ~ 33 NZD
2 people 54 USD ~ 66 NZD
3 people 81 USD ~ 99 NZD
4 people 108 USD ~ 132 NZD
5 people 135 USD ~ 165 NZD

Did you know?

  • The total CO2 Emission for your Palmerston North - Christchurch train trip is 30.74 kg
  • Your total cost to travel by train from Palmerston North to Christchurch is about 27.0 USD (~32.97 NZD)