There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi
3h 26m$306–405Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus Picton - Nelson
- Drive from Picton to Marlborough Soundscar
4h 40m$42–95Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Nelson to Marlborough Soundscar 145.2 km
3h 13m$48–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Nelson and Marlborough Sounds is 145 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs $300 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Marlborough Sounds is 145 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds.
There are 151+ hotels available in Marlborough Sounds.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the bus to Havelock then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Havelock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
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