How to Travel from
Te Anau to Nelson
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Te Anau, New Zealand → Nelson, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Te Anau to Nelson
Composite routes from Te Anau to Nelson
Cheapest
11 h 21 min
Car
966 km.
from $53
Other
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
642 km.
from $188.08
20 h 25 min
640 km.
from $152.65
19 h 30 min
Bus, Train
642 km.
from $221.77
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
642 km.
from $201.12
23 h 35 min
642 km.
from $119.50
Route Navigator Te Anau - Nelson
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8 м
8 м
Turn sharp right onto Town Centre
Town Centre, 54 м
54 м
Turn right onto Luxmore Drive
Luxmore Drive, 59 km 658 м
59 km 658 м
Turn left onto Essex Street and take SH 97 toward Queenstown
Essex Street, Queenstown, SH 97, 20 km 679 м
20 km 679 м
Turn left onto Athol Five Rivers Highway and take SH 6 toward Queenstown
Athol Five Rivers Highway, Queenstown, SH 6, 81 km 66 м
81 km 66 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kingston Road
Kingston Road, 5 km 560 м
5 km 560 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 1 km 695 м
1 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 939 м
1 km 939 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 8 km 39 м
8 km 39 м
Keep left and drive toward Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery
Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Crown Range Road
Crown Range Road, 45 km 309 м
45 km 309 м
Turn right onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 2 km 160 м
2 km 160 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road
Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road, 389 km 917 м
389 km 917 м
Turn slight left onto Aylmer Street
Aylmer Street, 26 km 146 м
26 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 7 km 201 м
7 km 201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 503 м
15 km 503 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taramakau Highway
Taramakau Highway, 15 km 465 м
15 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 2 km 955 м
2 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 49 м
49 м
Continue onto Whall Street
Whall Street, 448 м
448 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Cobden, Runanga, Westport
Cobden, Runanga, Westport, SH 6, 389 м
389 м
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport
State Highway 6, Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport, SH 6, 2 km 740 м
2 km 740 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road
Taylorville Road, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto Taylorville - Blackball Road and drive toward Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball
Taylorville - Blackball Road, Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn left onto Ikamatua Highway and take SH 7 toward Reefton
Ikamatua Highway, Reefton, SH 7, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn left onto Buller Road
Buller Road, 33 km 802 м
33 km 802 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Nelson
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Murchison, Nelson, SH 6, 40 km 343 м
40 km 343 м
Turn left onto Four Rivers Highway and take SH 6 toward Nelson, Picton
Four Rivers Highway, Nelson, Picton, SH 6, 121 km 932 м
121 km 932 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 3 km 193 м
3 km 193 м
Keep left onto Richmond Deviation and take SH 6 toward Nelson
Richmond Deviation, Nelson, SH 6, 5 km 402 м
5 km 402 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 371 м
371 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 216 м
216 м
Turn left onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Turn left onto Scotia Street
Scotia Street, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Waimea Road
Waimea Road, 2 km 308 м
2 km 308 м
Turn right onto van Diemen Street
van Diemen Street, 487 м
487 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$46.74
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$36.96
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$36.96
GreatSights
Bus from Te Anau to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$40.22
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$162.79–$203.49
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$108.53–$542.64
Track Transport
Bus from Te Anau to Info
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.65
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$260.87
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$271.74
Train operators
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$243.65
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Te Anau to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from Te Anau to Nelson is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 23h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Te Anau to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from Te Anau to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Te Anau and Nelson?
No, there is no direct bus from Te Anau to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Te Anau and arriving at Nelson via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
How far is it from Te Anau to Nelson?
The distance between Te Anau and Nelson is 725 km. The road distance is 967.5 km.
How do I travel from Te Anau to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from Te Anau to Nelson without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 30m and costs $173.91 - $391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Te Anau to Nelson?
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Te Anau to Nelson, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Te Anau to Nelson bus from?
Te Anau to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Te Anau station.
Where does the Te Anau to Nelson bus arrive?
Te Anau to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Can I drive from Te Anau to Nelson?
Yes, the driving distance between Te Anau to Nelson is 968 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Te Anau 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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