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521 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from National Park to Nelson

Composite routes from National Park to Nelson

Cheapest
11 h 39 min
Car
521 km.
from $28
Other
7 h 37 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $195.11
6 h 57 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $214.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$305.80
Plane from Paraparaumu to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$216.60

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from National Park to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30
Train from National Park to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.45–$101.93

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 National Park to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from National Park to Nelson is to train and fly which costs $130.43 - $336.96 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from National Park to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from National Park to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $152.17 - $293.48 .

How far is it from National Park to Nelson?

The distance between National Park and Nelson is 495 km.

How do I travel from National Park to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from National Park to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 13h and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from National Park to Nelson?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from National Park to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

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