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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Arrowtown by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NSN - ZQN
    5h 25m
    $393–1,024

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    17h 26m
    $197–350

  3. Drive  795.8 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Arrowtowncar car 795.8 km
    9h 20m
    $239–345

  4. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
    20h 23m
    $577–1,380

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BHE - ZQN
    7h 57m
    $356–1,025

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    18h 28m
    $343–800

  7. Bus via Franz Josef

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    20h 20m
    $236–397

Nelson to Arrowtown by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Arrowtown, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Arrowtown via Blenheim, Christchurch, and Frankton Bus Hub in around 17h 26m.

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