There are 5 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Motueka Top 10bus
2h 29m$37–61Drive 47.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Riwakacar 47.2 km
40 min$14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Riwaka47.2 km
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Riwakataxi 47.2 km
40 min$130–170Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Nelson Airport Terminal to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sportbus 4
- Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to Poole Street No34bus 5
2h 45m$27–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka. However, there are services departing from Nelson Airport Terminal and arriving at Motueka Top 10 via The Beachcomber Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Riwaka is 67 km. The road distance is 47.2 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka, including transfers.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka bus services, operated by The Better Bus, depart from The Beachcomber Hotel station.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka bus services, operated by The Better Bus, arrive at Motueka Top 10 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka is 47 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Riwaka.
There are 223+ hotels available in Riwaka.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Riwaka, New Zealand?
The Better Bus operates a bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Motueka Top 10 once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Motueka Top 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from Nelson Airport Terminal to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- eBus
Bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to Poole Street No34
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- eBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Riwaka
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Riwaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


