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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Opua to Nelson

Composite routes from Opua to Nelson

Cheapest
17 h 58 min
Car
1070 km.
from $58
Fastest
1 h 44 min
Plane
Other
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
665 km.
from $208.04
24 h 4 min
Bus, Train
665 km.
from $314.85
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
665 km.
from $306.16

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Opua Hill to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$76.45
Bus from Opua Hill to Whangarei
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Kerikeri Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24
Plane from Whangarei Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$305.80
Plane from Kerikeri Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$407.73

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Opua to Nelson is to bus and fly which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Opua to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Opua to Nelson?

The distance between Opua and Nelson is 711 km.

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

The best way to get from Opua to Nelson without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 24h 4m and costs $184.78 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Opua to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 334+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $50.11 per night.
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