How to Travel from
Alexandra to Nelson
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Alexandra, New Zealand → Nelson, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alexandra to Nelson
Composite routes from Alexandra to Nelson
Cheapest
9 h 32 min
Car
817 km.
from $44
Other
5 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
542 km.
from $192.68
20 h 24 min
542 km.
from $95.65
6 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
542 km.
from $171.83
7 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
542 km.
from $216.60
17 h 15 min
Bus, Train
542 km.
from $222.83
18 h 10 min
543 km.
from $154.11
Route Navigator Alexandra - Nelson
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Continue onto Bringans Street
Bringans Street, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Matau Street
Matau Street, 36 м
36 м
Turn right onto Ashworth Street
Ashworth Street, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
Turn left onto Beresford Street
Beresford Street, 89 м
89 м
Turn right onto Boundary Road
Boundary Road, 111 м
111 м
Turn sharp left onto Centennial Avenue
Centennial Avenue, 30 km 527 м
30 km 527 м
Keep left and take SH 8B toward Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown
Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown, SH 8B, 2 km 917 м
2 km 917 м
Turn right onto Shortcut Road
Shortcut Road, 392 м
392 м
Turn left onto Shortcut Road
Shortcut Road, 487 м
487 м
Turn right onto Luggate Cromwell Road
Luggate Cromwell Road, 39 km 694 м
39 km 694 м
Turn right onto Church Road
Church Road, 1 km 465 м
1 km 465 м
Continue onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
State Highway 8A, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Continue onto Kane Road and drive toward Lake Hāwea
Kane Road, Lake Hāwea, 11 km 901 м
11 km 901 м
Turn left onto Domain Road
Domain Road, 5 km 72 м
5 km 72 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hāwea Control Structure Road
Hāwea Control Structure Road, 359 м
359 м
Turn right onto Makarora - Lake Hāwea Road and take SH 6 toward West Coast via Haast Pass
Makarora - Lake Hāwea Road, West Coast via Haast Pass, SH 6, 377 km 912 м
377 km 912 м
Turn slight left onto Aylmer Street
Aylmer Street, 26 km 146 м
26 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 7 km 201 м
7 km 201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 503 м
15 km 503 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taramakau Highway
Taramakau Highway, 15 km 465 м
15 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 2 km 955 м
2 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 49 м
49 м
Continue onto Whall Street
Whall Street, 448 м
448 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Cobden, Runanga, Westport
Cobden, Runanga, Westport, SH 6, 389 м
389 м
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport
State Highway 6, Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport, SH 6, 2 km 740 м
2 km 740 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road
Taylorville Road, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto Taylorville - Blackball Road and drive toward Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball
Taylorville - Blackball Road, Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn left onto Ikamatua Highway and take SH 7 toward Reefton
Ikamatua Highway, Reefton, SH 7, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn left onto Buller Road
Buller Road, 33 km 802 м
33 km 802 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Nelson
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Murchison, Nelson, SH 6, 40 km 343 м
40 km 343 м
Turn left onto Four Rivers Highway and take SH 6 toward Nelson, Picton
Four Rivers Highway, Nelson, Picton, SH 6, 121 km 932 м
121 km 932 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 3 km 193 м
3 km 193 м
Keep left onto Richmond Deviation and take SH 6 toward Nelson
Richmond Deviation, Nelson, SH 6, 5 km 402 м
5 km 402 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 371 м
371 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 216 м
216 м
Turn left onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Turn left onto Scotia Street
Scotia Street, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Waimea Road
Waimea Road, 2 km 308 м
2 km 308 м
Turn right onto van Diemen Street
van Diemen Street, 487 м
487 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Nelson is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 20h 24m.
What is the fastest way to get from Alexandra to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from Alexandra to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Alexandra and Nelson?
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Alexandra and arriving at Nelson via Cromwell, Rolleston, Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
How far is it from Alexandra to Nelson?
The distance between Alexandra and Nelson is 648 km. The road distance is 823.4 km.
How do I travel from Alexandra to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from Alexandra to Nelson without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 14h 49m and costs $141.30 - $706.52 .
How long does it take to get from Alexandra to Nelson?
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Alexandra to Nelson, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Alexandra to Nelson bus from?
Alexandra to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Cromwell station.
Where does the Alexandra to Nelson bus arrive?
Alexandra to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Can I drive from Alexandra to Nelson?
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra to Nelson is 823 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Alexandra to Nelson.
Where can I stay near Nelson?
There are 334+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $50.11 per night.
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