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How to get fromChristchurch Airport (CHC) to Nelsonby plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Nelson by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    1h 42m
    $227–522

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    9h 26m
    $36–135

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    8h 7m
    $280–645

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Nelsonrideshare rideshare 413.7 km
    5h 1m

  5. Drive 413.7 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Nelsoncar car 413.7 km
    5h 1m
    $119–172

  6. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 40m
    $235–627

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $205–1,005

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Nelson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson via Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 9h 26m.

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