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258 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Paraparaumu to Nelson

Composite routes from Paraparaumu to Nelson

Cheapest
8 h 28 min
Car
258 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
3 h 25 min
Train, Plane
150 km.
from $121.85

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

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.51–$331.28

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54
Plane from Paraparaumu to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$216.60

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.13–$40.77

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

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 Paraparaumu to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Paraparaumu to Nelson is to train and fly which costs $59.78 - $347.83 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paraparaumu to Nelson is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Paraparaumu to Nelson?

The distance between Paraparaumu and Nelson is 200 km.

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

The best way to get from Paraparaumu to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $54.35 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Paraparaumu 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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