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How to get fromNelson to Marlborough Soundsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Marlborough Sounds by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Havelock

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $216–305

  2. Drive 145.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Marlborough Soundscar car 145.3 km
    3h 13m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $236–335

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 145.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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.

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