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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Napier

Composite routes from Nelson to Napier

Cheapest
11 h 40 min
Car
531 km.
from $29

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
Bus from Wellington - Central to Napier
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$38.04

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13

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 Napier?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Napier is to fly which costs $76.09 - $282.61 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Napier?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Napier is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Nelson to Napier?

The distance between Nelson and Napier is 384 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Napier without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Napier without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Napier?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Nelson to Napier, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Napier?

There are 313+ hotels available in Napier. Prices start at $94.59 per night.
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