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How to get fromNelson to Waiauby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Waiau by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Cheviotbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cheviot to Waiautaxi taxi
    6h 30m

  2. Drive  316.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Waiaucar car 316.2 km
    3h 56m
    $95–138

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Culverdenbus bus
    6h 2m
    $368–804

  4. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Cheviotbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cheviot to Waiautaxi taxi
    6h

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Waiau, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Waiau. However, you can take the bus to Blenheim, take the bus to Cheviot, then take the taxi to Waiau. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Waiau in around 3h 56m.

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