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How to get fromNelson to Canterburyby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3h 4m
    $228–559

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h
    $27–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 10m
    $261–624

  4. Drive 414.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Christchurchcar car 414.7 km
    5h 3m
    $120–173

  5. Fly to Timaru

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NSN - TIU
    5h 18m
    $148–714

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    5h 30m
    $200–1,000

Nelson to Canterbury by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Christchurch via Blenheim in around 8h.

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