How to get fromAuckland to Nelsonby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Nelson by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
3h 42m
$234–560
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
19h 6m
$167–271
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
18h 31m
$410–498
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
12h 27m
$345–448
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 35m
$278–661

Auckland to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 31mAverage Duration

$410Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Nelson.

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Distance: 511.7 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) hourly.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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