There are 4 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki by bus, rideshare, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tahunanui to Truman Trackbus Greymouth - Nelson
5h 31m$18–93Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Punakaiki260.3 km
3h 3mDrive 260.3 km
- Drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaikicar 260.3 km
3h 3m$76–109Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
5h 54m$310–629
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki is to bus which costs $18 - $95 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki. However, there are services departing from Nelson Airport Terminal and arriving at Truman Track via Tahunanui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Punakaiki is 277 km. The road distance is 260.3 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $18 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki, including transfers.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tahunanui station.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Truman Track station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Tahunanui to Truman Track 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–90 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- 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 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tahunanui to Truman Track
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Punakaiki. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.