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Hamilton to Nelson

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13 h 54 min
726 km.
from $39
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Six ways to Travel from Hamilton to Nelson

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Cheapest
By car (726 km)
13 h 54 min
726 km.
from $39
Other
Rideshare
13 h 54 min
726 km.
from $9.47
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
4 h 13 min
422 km.
from $131.16
Plane
4 h 23 min
422 km.
from $213.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport)
6 h 56 min
422 km.
from $206.96
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
6 h 44 min
422 km.
from $155.08

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–$35.68
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$19.11

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$318.54
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$331.28
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$203.86
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02
Plane from Auckland to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$280.31

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$484.18

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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 Hamilton to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Nelson is to bus and fly which costs $59.78 - $217.39 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Nelson?

The distance between Hamilton and Nelson is 444 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 16h and costs $152.17 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Hamilton 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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