What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Russell?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Russell is to fly and car ferry which costs $120 - $750 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Russell?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Russell is to fly and car ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Nelson to Russell?

The distance between Nelson and Russell is 722 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Russell without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Russell without a car is to bus and car ferry and ferry which takes 25h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Russell?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Nelson to Russell, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Russell?

There are 371+ hotels available in Russell.

Nelson to Russell - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Russell by plane, car ferry, car, train, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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Fly from Nelson Airport, car ferry
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1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane NSN - KKE
2. Take the car ferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry
5h 41m
$125–746
Drive, car ferry, train, bus, ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus
5. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry
23h 42m
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus
5. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry
25h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Russellcar
15h 49m
$409–553
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane BHE - KKE
3. Take the car ferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry
6h 48m
$148–897
Bus, car ferry, Tour, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle
5. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry
33h 21m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

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5h 1mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.6 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Russell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Russell. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Russell via Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Auckland Strand, Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 23h 42m.

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