There are 7 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs by plane, bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or train
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
4h 41m$271–509Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
12h 39m$70–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Hanmer Springs296 km
3h 32mDrive 296 km
- Drive from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Hanmer Springscar 296 km
3h 32m$86–123Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
9h 42m$243–1,054Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
13h 32m$271–662Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Tahunanui to Murchisonbus Greymouth - Nelson
- Drive from Murchison to Hanmer Springscar
4h 55m
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Nelson Airport Terminal and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hanmer Springs is 397 km. The road distance is 296 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hanmer Springs.
There are 291+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Nelson Airport Terminal to Hanmer Springs via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, Blenheim, and Christchurch in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $210–260
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tahunanui to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Nelson to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hanmer Springs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






