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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wānaka to Nelson

Composite routes from Wānaka to Nelson

Cheapest
8 h 47 min
Car
741 km.
from $40
Other
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
507 km.
from $180.41
17 h 50 min
507 km.
from $99.82
17 h 11 min
Bus, Train
507 km.
from $214.51
5 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
507 km.
from $429.05
7 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
507 km.
from $204.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.37
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Wānaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$318.54
Plane from Wanaka to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$484.18
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$484.18

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:
$108.30–$296.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Nelson is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Nelson is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Nelson via Franz Josef and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct flight between Wānaka and Nelson?

There are no direct flights between Wānaka and Nelson. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 35m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Wānaka to Nelson?

The distance between Wānaka and Nelson is 623 km. The road distance is 743.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wānaka to Nelson without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 11m and costs $173.91 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Wānaka to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wānaka to Nelson bus from?

Wānaka to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Wanaka station.

Bus or fly from Wānaka to Nelson?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Nelson is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Wānaka to Nelson bus arrive?

Wānaka to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.

Can I drive from Wānaka to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Nelson is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Wānaka to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 334+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $50.11 per night.
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