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How to get fromNelson to Melbourneby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NSN - MEL
    9h 27m
    $581–881

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHE - MEL
    11h 4m
    $291–1,174

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane NSN - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    13h 20m
    $337–1,321

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    12h 37m
    $460–1,418

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,487.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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