How to Travel from
Nelson to Bluff
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Nelson, New Zealand → Bluff, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Bluff
Composite routes from Nelson to Bluff
Cheapest
11 h 49 min
Car
1008 km.
from $55
Other
20 h
Bus, Train
711 km.
from $287.09
20 h 8 min
712 km.
from $282.22
24 h 47 min
712 km.
from $206.48
Route Navigator Nelson - Bluff
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Continue onto van Diemen Street
van Diemen Street, 487 м
487 м
Turn left onto Waimea Road
Waimea Road, 2 km 308 м
2 km 308 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 32 м
32 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 196 м
196 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 174 м
174 м
Keep left onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 5 km 382 м
5 km 382 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richmond Deviation
Richmond Deviation, 2 km 904 м
2 km 904 м
Turn slight left onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 2 km 513 м
2 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Road Hope
Main Road Hope, 121 km 966 м
121 km 966 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Greymouth, Westport
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Greymouth, Westport, SH 6, 40 km 338 м
40 km 338 м
Turn left onto State Highway 69
State Highway 69, 33 km 788 м
33 km 788 м
Turn right onto Potter Street
Potter Street, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn right onto Atarau Road and drive toward Blackball, Stillwater
Atarau Road, Blackball, Stillwater, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road and drive toward Greymouth via Taylorville
Taylorville Road, Greymouth via Taylorville, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto State Highway 6
State Highway 6, 2 km 697 м
2 km 697 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Greymouth
Greymouth, SH 6, 49 м
49 м
Turn slight left onto Cobden Bridge
Cobden Bridge, 346 м
346 м
Turn right onto Smith Street and take SH 6 toward Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre
Smith Street, Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre, SH 6, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 15 km 471 м
15 km 471 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 513 м
15 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 7 km 216 м
7 km 216 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 26 km 180 м
26 km 180 м
Turn slight right onto Moorhouse Street
Moorhouse Street, 389 km 836 м
389 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 2 km 170 м
2 km 170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 3 km 986 м
3 km 986 м
Turn left onto Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona Valley Road, 45 km 339 м
45 km 339 м
Turn right onto Gibbston Highway and take SH 6 toward Queenstown
Gibbston Highway, Queenstown, SH 6, 8 km 28 м
8 km 28 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 523 м
3 km 523 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 435 м
435 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 938 м
1 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 5 km 532 м
5 km 532 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kingston Road
Kingston Road, 167 km 132 м
167 km 132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto North Road
North Road, 8 km 627 м
8 km 627 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clyde Street
Clyde Street, 1 km 539 м
1 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clyde Street
Clyde Street, 1 km 134 м
1 km 134 м
Continue onto Bluff Highway
Bluff Highway, 2 km 418 м
2 km 418 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bluff Highway
Bluff Highway, 22 km 428 м
22 km 428 м
Continue onto Gore Street
Gore Street, 1 km 953 м
1 km 953 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Bluff?
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Bluff is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 24h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Bluff?
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Bluff is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct flight between Nelson and Bluff?
There are no direct flights between Nelson and Bluff. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 15m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .
How far is it from Nelson to Bluff?
The distance between Nelson and Bluff is 728 km. The road distance is 1010.2 km.
How do I travel from Nelson to Bluff without a car?
The best way to get from Nelson to Bluff without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 18h 24m and costs $217.39 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from Nelson to Bluff?
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Nelson to Bluff, including transfers.
Bus or fly from Nelson to Bluff?
The best way to get from Nelson to Bluff is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 20h 8m.
Can I drive from Nelson to Bluff?
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Bluff is 1010 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Nelson to Bluff.
Where can I stay near Bluff?
There are 71+ hotels available in Bluff. Prices start at $64.18 per night.
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