There are 7 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson by shuttle, bus, car, plane, or train
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Westport
- Take the bus from Westport to Nelsonbus West Coast
7h 47m$161–215Drive 358.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Nelsoncar 358.4 km
4h 15m$110–158Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane CHC - NSN
4h 48m$330–733Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouthbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus Greymouth - Nelson
7h 55mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus Greymouth - Nelson
8h 50m$151–259Bus to Hokitika, fly to Nelson Airport
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane HKK - NSN
5h 52mShuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane CHC - BHE
- Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 31m$343–784
Arthur’s Pass to Nelson by shuttle and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Nelson via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Nelson is 434 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Nelson is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Nelson.
There are 370+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Nelson via Greymouth in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Hokitika to Nelson Airport via Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Hokitika to Nelson Airport via Christchurch International Airport, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via New Plymouth, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Nelson Airport, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Arthur's Pass to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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