How to Travel from

Nelson to French Pass

by Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Nelson French Pass

Cheapest

By car (707 km)

13 h 41 min

707 km.

from $38

Other

Rideshare

13 h 41 min

707 km.

from $9.22

Bus, Plane

4 h 6 min

421 km.

from $220.72

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Nelson to Picton

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$35.68

Bus from Wellington - Central to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

8h 49m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$38.22–$61.16

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Nelson Airport to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.08–$318.54

Plane from Nelson Airport to Tauranga

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.82–$344.02

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Wellington to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$127.41–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:

+64 4 471 6188

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bluebridge.co.nz/

Other from Picton to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$43.32–$178.38

What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to French Pass?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to French Pass is to bus and car ferry which costs $103.26 - $260.87 and takes 16h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to French Pass?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to French Pass is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Nelson to French Pass?

The distance between Nelson and French Pass is 454 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to French Pass without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to French Pass without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 46m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to French Pass?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Nelson to French Pass, including transfers.

Where can I stay near French Pass?

There are 304+ hotels available in French Pass. Prices start at $50.67 per night.

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54 ha (130 acres) park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre and the Hamilton East Cemetery. It is the Waikato region's most popular visitor attraction, attracting more than 1 million people and hosting more than 2,000 events a year.

Hamilton Zoo

Hamilton Zoo (Māori: Rawhi Whakaaturanga o Kirikiriroa) is the main zoological garden of Hamilton, New Zealand. Covering 25 hectares (62 acres), it is situated on Brymer Road in the Hamilton suburb of Rotokauri, on the outskirts of the metropolitan area towards the northwest. It is owned by the Hamilton City Council with the Department of Recreation and Welfare handling the day-to-day running of the site.

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The university performs research in numerous disciplines such as education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering and computer science. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences and education.

French Pass

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

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Three ways to Travel from Nelson to French Pass

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Questions and Answers

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