What is the cheapest way to get from Katikati to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Katikati to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $160 - $270 and takes 20h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katikati to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Katikati to Nelson is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $240 - $900.

How far is it from Katikati to Nelson?

The distance between Katikati and Nelson is 528 km.

How do I travel from Katikati to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Katikati to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 20h 11m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Katikati to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Katikati to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 372+ hotels available in Nelson.

Katikati to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Katikati to Nelson by taxi, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Katikati to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane TRG - NSN
4h 47m
$242–869
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
20h 11m
$166–266
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Katikati to Manukau Citybus
2. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
21h 51m
$404–522
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Katikati to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
11h 44m
$327–420
Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Katikati to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane TRG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 45m
$275–1,020
Drive to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Drive from Katikati to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)car
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane HLZ - NSN
5h 51m
$460–993
Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Katikati to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
6h 36m
$296–756

Katikati to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

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20h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.5 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Katikati to Nelson. However, you can take the taxi to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katikati to Nelson via Tauranga, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 20h 11m.

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