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How to get fromNelson to Invercargill Airport (IVC)by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Invercargill Airport (IVC) by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane NSN - IVC
    4h 57m
    $113–654

  2. Bus

    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 Dunedinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    19h 53m
    $126–301

  3. Drive 985.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Invercargill Airport (IVC)car car 985.4 km
    11h 36m
    $288–416

  4. Shuttle, Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    24h 8m
    $625–1,445

  5. 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 Dunedinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    20h 35m
    $410–881

  6. 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 Queenstownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    24h 42m
    $281–462

Nelson to Invercargill Airport (IVC) by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Invercargill Airport (IVC), New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Invercargill (IVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Invercargill Airport (IVC) via Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dunedin, and Invercargill in around 19h 53m.

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