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Auckland Airport to Nelson

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15 h 10 min
837 km.
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By car (837 km)
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837 km.
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Rideshare
15 h 10 min
837 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$76.45
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Koromiko to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$33.13

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.14–$191.12
Plane from Auckland to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$267.57

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Auckland to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$318.54

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Papakura to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.16–$178.38

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson is to fly which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson?

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Nelson is 504 km.

How do I travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 19h 47m and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 338+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $48.29 per night.
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