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How to get fromNelson to Taumarunuiby bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Taumarunui by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    14h 6m
    $305–384

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Taumarunuicar car
    9h 25m
    $260–324

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NSN - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunuibus bus
    8h 52m
    $487–944

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $342–747

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    10h
    $267–469

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane NSN - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunuibus bus
    9h 1m

  7. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $280–820

Nelson to Taumarunui by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Taumarunui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 635.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Taumarunui. However, you can take the bus to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, then take the train to Taumarunui Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Taumarunui via Picton and Wellington in around 9h 25m.

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