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How to get fromChristchurch to Nelsonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Nelson by plane, bus, train, 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
    3h 15m
    $237–479

  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
    7h 55m
    $31–129

  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
    7h 55m
    $252–574

  4. Drive 415.2 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Nelsoncar car 415.2 km
    5h 4m
    $122–176

  5. 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
    7h 13m
    $241–610

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    5h 30m
    $200–1,000

Christchurch to Nelson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Christchurch, 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 to Nelson via Blenheim in around 7h 55m.

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