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How to get fromNelson to Kaikōura Peninsulaby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Kaikōura Peninsula by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    4h 31m

  2. Drive 246 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Kaikōura Peninsulacar car 246 km
    3h 11m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    4h 57m
    $141–624

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    3h 36m
    $134–617

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Kaikōura Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Kaikōura Peninsula, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Nelson to Kaikōura Peninsula via Blenheim and Kaikoura in around 4h 31m.

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