There are 6 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane
- Take the taxi from Takaka Airport to Tōtaranuitaxi
1h 3m$349–379Drive 125.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranuicar 125.3 km
1h 39m$36–52Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from YHA Nelson to The Barnbus
- Take the taxi from The Barn to Tōtaranuitaxi
3h 54m$263–334Bus, Water taxi via Abel Tasman Centre
- Take the bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Abel Tasman Centrebus
- Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry
5h 51m$85–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Tōtaranui125.3 km
1h 39mBus, Water taxi
- Take the bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Kaiteriteribus
- Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry
5h 56m$87–108
Nelson Airport to Takaka Airport flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 3m and costs $340 - $380.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Tōtaranui is 102 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $260 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui.
There are 150+ hotels available in Tōtaranui.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Tōtaranui. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Tōtaranui, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tōtaranui. However, you can fly to Takaka Airport then take the taxi to Tōtaranui. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport, walk to YHA Nelson, take the bus to The Barn, then take the taxi to Tōtaranui.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from YHA Nelson to The Barn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Abel Tasman Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +6435278176
- [email protected]
- Website
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
Ferry from Marahau to Totaranui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
- Phone
- +6435278688
- [email protected]
- Website
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
Ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Tōtaranui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $100–290
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
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