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How to get fromFranz Josef Glacier to Nelsonby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Nelson by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    10h 30m
    $89–190

  2. Drive 458.5 km

    1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Nelsoncar car 458.5 km
    5h 28m
    $134–193

  3. Bus to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HKK - NSN
    7h 14m
    $153–687

  4. Bus, shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    10h 16m
    $364–651

Franz Josef Glacier to Nelson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Nelson via Greymouth in around 10h 30m.

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