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How to get fromCulverden to Nelsonby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Culverden to Nelson by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Culverden to Greta Valleytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Greta Valley to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    7h 21m
    $210–335

  2. Drive  317.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Culverden to Nelsoncar car 317.7 km
    3h 48m
    $98–141

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    5h 27m
    $292–702

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $234–1,043

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Culverden to Nelson. However, you can take the taxi to Greta Valley, take the bus to Blenheim, then take the bus to Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Culverden to Nelson in around 3h 48m.

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