How to Travel from
Dunedin to Nelson
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Dunedin, New Zealand → Nelson, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dunedin to Nelson
Composite routes from Dunedin to Nelson
Cheapest
9 h 22 min
Car
766 km.
from $42
Other
15 h 20 min
558 km.
from $115.57
6 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
557 km.
from $248.99
15 h 9 min
Bus, Train
557 km.
from $167.51
Route Navigator Dunedin - Nelson
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Continue onto The Octagon
The Octagon, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto George Street
George Street, 114 м
114 м
Turn left onto Moray Place
Moray Place, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto Filleul Street
Filleul Street, 492 м
492 м
Turn slight right onto London Street
London Street, 164 м
164 м
Turn slight left onto George Street
George Street, 443 м
443 м
Turn right onto Union Street West
Union Street West, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Great King Street
Great King Street, 1 km 966 м
1 km 966 м
Continue onto Great King Street and take SH 1 toward Timaru
Great King Street, Timaru, SH 1, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
Turn slight right onto Dunedin-Waitati Road
Dunedin-Waitati Road, 109 km 578 м
109 km 578 м
Turn slight left onto Thames Street
Thames Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Continue onto Thames Highway
Thames Highway, 84 km 141 м
84 km 141 м
Turn slight left onto Evans Street
Evans Street, 18 km 707 м
18 km 707 м
Turn slight left onto King Street
King Street, 126 km 362 м
126 km 362 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Templeton, Picton
Templeton, Picton, SH 1, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main South Road
Main South Road, 6 km 809 м
6 km 809 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward West Coast, Picton
West Coast, Picton, SH 1, 8 km 729 м
8 km 729 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Johns Road
Johns Road, 1 km 490 м
1 km 490 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Johns Road
Johns Road, 3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Johns Road
Johns Road, 1 km 934 м
1 km 934 м
Keep right onto Western Belfast Bypass
Western Belfast Bypass, 18 km 363 м
18 km 363 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main North Road
Main North Road, 30 km 615 м
30 km 615 м
Keep left and take SH 7 toward Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass, West Coast
Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass, West Coast, SH 7, 271 м
271 м
Turn slight left onto Waipara Flat Road
Waipara Flat Road, 151 km 190 м
151 km 190 м
Turn slight right onto State Highway 65
State Highway 65, 192 km 240 м
192 km 240 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
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Nelson is to bus which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 15h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Dunedin and Nelson?
No, there is no direct bus from Dunedin to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Dunedin and arriving at Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
How far is it from Dunedin to Nelson?
The distance between Dunedin and Nelson is 610 km. The road distance is 768.9 km.
How do I travel from Dunedin to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from Dunedin to Nelson without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 30m and costs $130.43 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Dunedin to Nelson?
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dunedin to Nelson, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Dunedin to Nelson bus from?
Dunedin to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.
Bus or fly from Dunedin to Nelson?
The best way to get from Dunedin to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 15h 20m.
Where does the Dunedin to Nelson bus arrive?
Dunedin to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Can I drive from Dunedin to Nelson?
Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Nelson is 769 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Dunedin 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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