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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Paraparaumu

Composite routes from Nelson to Paraparaumu

Cheapest
8 h 26 min
Car
256 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
2 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
150 km.
from $118

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

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$305.80
Plane from Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$203.86

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

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 Paraparaumu?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Paraparaumu is to fly and train which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Paraparaumu is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Nelson to Paraparaumu?

The distance between Nelson and Paraparaumu is 198 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Paraparaumu without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 8h 1m and costs $54.35 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Nelson to Paraparaumu, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Nelson Airport Airport to Paraparaumu Airport?

Sounds Air offers flights from Nelson Airport Airport to Paraparaumu Airport.

Where can I stay near Paraparaumu?

There are 173+ hotels available in Paraparaumu. Prices start at $80.41 per night.
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