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

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Nelson by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane CHC - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    28h 44m
    $969–2,464

  2. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane CHC - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    23h 26m
    $707–2,507

  3. Fly to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane CHC - YZZ
    2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    23h 9m
    $1,039–3,314

  4. Fly to Spokane International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane CHC - GEG
    2. Drive from Spokane-Airport-GEG to Nelsoncar car
    23h 13m
    $749–2,579

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane CHC - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    26h 13m
    $1,099–3,399

  6. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane CHC - YVR
    2. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    32h 4m
    $850–2,468

  7. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane CHC - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Peachtree Square to Main & 89th Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Osoyoos, BC - 9206 97th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    29h 12m
    $807–2,647

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,671.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 44m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Nelson. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna International Airport, take the shuttle to Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, walk to Kelowna, BC, then take the bus to Nelson, BC. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B.

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