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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Taranaki to Nelson

Composite routes from Taranaki to Nelson

Cheapest
12 h 12 min
Car
559 km.
from $30
Other
5 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
260 km.
from $167.45

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83

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 Taranaki to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Taranaki to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranaki to Nelson is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Taranaki to Nelson?

The distance between Taranaki and Nelson is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranaki to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 19m and costs $81.52 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Taranaki to Nelson, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Taranaki to Nelson?

The best way to get from Taranaki to Nelson is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . There are no good options to train or bus between Taranaki to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

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