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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Whanganui to Nelson

Composite routes from Whanganui to Nelson

Cheapest
10 h 13 min
Car
400 km.
from $22
Other
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $134.51
5 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $163.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$305.80
Plane from Paraparaumu to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$216.60

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 Whanganui to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $103.26 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Nelson?

The distance between Whanganui and Nelson is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Whanganui 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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