What is the cheapest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson is to bus which costs $160 - $380 and takes 22h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $800 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Milford Sound (Water) and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Nelson via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

How far is it from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

The distance between Milford Sound (Water) and Nelson is 630 km. The road distance is 1082.9 km.

How do I travel from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 22h 34m and costs $160 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson bus from?

Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson bus services, operated by RealNZ, depart from Milford Sound station.

Bus or fly from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

The best way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $800 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 22h 34m.

Where does the Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson bus arrive?

Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson bus services, operated by RealNZ, arrive at Frankton Bus Shelter station.

Can I drive from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson is 1083 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ZQN - NSN
5h 37m
$831–1,444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
22h 34m
$162–380
Drive 1,082.9 km
1. Drive from Milford Sound (Water) to Nelsoncar 1,082.9 km
12h 39m
$318–459
Bus, Tour, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
25h 15m
$782–1,692
Fly, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 25m
$835–1,445
Fly, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
9h 16m
$934–2,195
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
25h 17m
$518–682

Milford Sound (Water) to Nelson by bus

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22h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Milford Sound (Water), New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a flight from Milford Sound Airport to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands via Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Nelson Airport (NSN), and Nelson Airport Terminal in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milford Sound to Nelson via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 22h 34m.

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