How to Travel from

Nelson to Otago

by Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Nelson Otago

Cheapest

By car (767 km)

9 h 24 min

767 km.

from $42

Other

Rideshare

9 h 24 min

767 km.

from $10

Bus

15 h 5 min

537 km.

from $115.40

Bus, Train

14 h 57 min

536 km.

from $168.61

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

6h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$29.31–$48.42

Bus from Nelson to Blenheim

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$34.40

Bus from Church Corner to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

5h 47m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$29.31–$47.14

Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$26.76–$44.60

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:

+64 (3) 540 2042

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/

Bus from Nelson to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

On demand

Estimated price:

$132.01–$660.05

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Nelson Airport to Queenstown

Ave. Duration:

3h 51m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$101.93–$318.54

Plane from Nelson Airport to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.41–$318.54

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/

Train from Blenheim to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$108.30–$296.37

What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Otago?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Otago is to bus which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Otago is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Otago?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Otago. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Dunedin via Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct flight between Nelson and Otago?

There are no direct flights between Nelson and Otago. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 55m and costs $86.96 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Nelson to Otago?

The distance between Nelson and Otago is 567 km. The road distance is 768.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Otago without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $130.43 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Nelson to Otago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Otago bus from?

Nelson to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.

Bus or fly from Nelson to Otago?

The best way to get from Nelson to Otago is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Nelson to Otago bus arrive?

Nelson to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Otago?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Otago is 769 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Nelson to Otago.

Where can I stay near Otago?

There are 59+ hotels available in Otago. Prices start at $42.23 per night.

Otago Museum

Tūhura Otago Museum, located near the city center of Dunedin, New Zealand, adjacent to the University of Otago campus, is one of the country's largest museums and a prominent attraction in the city. The museum's extensive collections encompass natural science specimens and humanities artifacts from the Otago region and around the world, which are featured in its long-term gallery displays. A notable feature of the museum is its interactive science center, which includes an immersive tropical rainforest butterfly house. In 2022, the museum was officially renamed Tūhura Otago Museum, incorporating the Māori name "Tūhura," meaning "to discover, investigate, and explore."

Dunedin Botanic Garden

The Dunedin Botanic Garden (often incorrectly referred to as the Botanic or Botanical Gardens) is located at the northern end of central Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. The garden is close to the University of Otago and one of the city's most historic cemeteries, the Northern Cemetery, on a spur of Signal Hill and on the river plain immediately below it.

Dunedin Chinese Garden

The Dunedin Chinese Garden (Chinese: 蘭園; pinyin: Lán Yuán) is a Chinese garden located in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Otago

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The city has a rich Māori, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.

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Four ways to Travel from Nelson to Otago

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Otago?

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

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Otago?

Is there a direct flight between Nelson and Otago?

How far is it from Nelson to Otago?

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

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Otago bus from?

Bus or fly from Nelson to Otago?

Where does the Nelson to Otago bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nelson to Otago?

Where can I stay near Otago?