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725 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Hamilton

Composite routes from Nelson to Hamilton

Cheapest
13 h 52 min
Car
725 km.
from $39
Other
4 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
422 km.
from $131.59
4 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
422 km.
from $225.07

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 Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.56–$19.11

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
Plane from Nelson Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$203.86

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 Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Hamilton is to fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $217.39 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Nelson to Hamilton?

The distance between Nelson and Hamilton is 444 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Hamilton without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 16h 20m and costs $152.17 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Nelson to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 378+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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