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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matamata to Nelson

Composite routes from Matamata to Nelson

Cheapest
13 h 36 min
Car
697 km.
from $38
Other
3 h 45 min
Taxi, Plane
440 km.
from $312.79
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
440 km.
from $139.91
19 h 25 min
Bus, Train
440 km.
from $274.11
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
440 km.
from $187.18

Transport providers

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Email:
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Opp 39 Hetana St to Transport
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56
Bus from Transport Centre to Wahanui
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.56

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Transport Centre to Wahanui
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Matamata to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Matamata to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$331.28
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$203.86
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$318.54
Plane from Rotorua to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90

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 Matamata to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Nelson is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $217.39 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matamata to Nelson is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $184.78 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Matamata to Nelson?

The distance between Matamata and Nelson is 541 km.

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

The best way to get from Matamata to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 19h 5m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Matamata to Nelson, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Matamata to Nelson?

The best way to get from Matamata to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 . There are no good options to train or bus between Matamata 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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