There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Punakaiki by bus or car
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Nelson to Punakaiki by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Punakaiki is to bus which costs $16 - $90 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $80 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nelson and arriving at Truman Track. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Nelson and Punakaiki is 277 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Punakaiki without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $90.
The bus from Nelson to Truman Track takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Nelson to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Truman Track station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Punakaiki is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Nelson to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Nelson to Truman Track 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–90 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Truman Track
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
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