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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Taumarunui to Nelson

Composite routes from Taumarunui to Nelson

Cheapest
12 h 8 min
Car
562 km.
from $30
Other
4 h 51 min
Taxi, Plane
314 km.
from $289.07

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 Taupo to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$369.50

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Taupo to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$254.83–$458.69

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Taumarunui Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04

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 Taumarunui to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Taumarunui to Nelson?

The distance between Taumarunui and Nelson is 492 km.

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

The best way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Taumarunui 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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