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How to Travel from

Nelson to Wānaka

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Franz Josef to Wānaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

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

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$356.76–$535.14
Plane from Nelson Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.80–$458.69

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Wānaka is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Wānaka is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Wānaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Wānaka. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Wanaka via Greymouth and Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Nelson to Wānaka?

The distance between Nelson and Wānaka is 623 km. The road distance is 743.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Wānaka without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 32m and costs $173.91 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Nelson to Wānaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Wānaka bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nelson to Wānaka?

The best way to get from Nelson to Wānaka is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 18h.

Where does the Nelson to Wānaka bus arrive?

Nelson to Wānaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Wānaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Wānaka is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Nelson to Wānaka.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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