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How to get fromNelson to Central Otago Districtby plane, bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Central Otago District by plane, bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NSN - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Clydebus bus
    7h 21m

  2. Drive 811.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Central Otago Districtcar car 811.6 km
    10h 14m
    $236–340

  3. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tarrasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tarras to Central Otago Districttaxi taxi
    14h 30m
    $540–1,440

  4. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane NSN - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus bus
    8h 16m
    $721–1,034

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tarrasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Tarras to Central Otago Districttaxi taxi
    17h 35m
    $250–453

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Tarrasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Tarras to Central Otago Districttaxi taxi
    17h 45m
    $533–1,030

  7. Bus, taxi 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 Cromwellbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cromwell to Central Otago Districttaxi taxi
    19h 24m
    $416–607

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 667.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Central Otago District, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Central Otago District. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, take the bus to Clyde, then take the taxi to Central Otago District. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch, walk to Christchurch, take the bus to Tarras, then take the taxi to Central Otago District.

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