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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gisborne to Nelson

Composite routes from Gisborne to Nelson

Cheapest
14 h 6 min
Car
743 km.
from $40
Other
5 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
495 km.
from $179.37

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napier
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Napier to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$280.31
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$280.31

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Nelson is to fly which costs $76.09 - $271.74 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gisborne to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Gisborne to Nelson?

The distance between Gisborne and Nelson is 511 km.

How do I travel from Gisborne to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 18h 37m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Gisborne to Nelson?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Gisborne to Nelson, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Gisborne Airport Airport to Nelson Airport Airport?

Air New Zealand offers flights from Gisborne Airport Airport to Nelson Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 334+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $50.11 per night.
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