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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to French Pass

Composite routes from Nelson to French Pass

Cheapest
13 h 41 min
Car
707 km.
from $38
Other
4 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $220.72

Transport providers

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:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
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 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.
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