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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Whanganui

Composite routes from Nelson to Whanganui

Cheapest
10 h 11 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $139.20
5 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $163.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

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

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 Whanganui?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Whanganui is to fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Whanganui is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Nelson to Whanganui?

The distance between Nelson and Whanganui is 381 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Whanganui without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 30m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Nelson to Whanganui, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whanganui?

There are 66+ hotels available in Whanganui. Prices start at $53.49 per night.
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