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616 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waimate to Nelson

Composite routes from Waimate to Nelson

Cheapest
7 h 32 min
Car
616 km.
from $33
Other
3 h 58 min
Taxi, Plane
425 km.
from $336.39
12 h 32 min
426 km.
from $137.18
12 h 21 min
Bus, Train
425 km.
from $179.57
8 h 4 min
Taxi, Plane
425 km.
from $327.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waimate Turn Off to Church
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Waimate Turn Off to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05
Plane from Timaru to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05

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 Waimate to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Waimate to Nelson is to bus which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waimate to Nelson is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Waimate to Nelson?

The distance between Waimate and Nelson is 437 km. The road distance is 617.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Waimate to Nelson without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 21m and costs $152.17 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Waimate to Nelson, including transfers.

Can I drive from Waimate to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Waimate to Nelson is 617 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Waimate 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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