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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Nelson to Mount Cook

Cheapest
7 h 53 min
Car
213 km.
from $11

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:
$14.13–$30.43

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$271.74

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$260.87

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook is to fly which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Nelson to Mount Cook?

The distance between Nelson and Mount Cook is 147 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs $52.17 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Nelson to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Nelson to Mount Cook?

The best way to get from Nelson to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . There are no good options to train or bus between Nelson to Mount Cook.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 320+ hotels available in Mount Cook. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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