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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Waikanae by car, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waikanaecar car
    5h 56m
    $181–205

  2. Fly from Nelson Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 2m
    $124–307

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    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 Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train Kpl
    8h 8m
    $159–204

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, 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 Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 59m
    $137–838

  5. Bus to Picton, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane PCN - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $137–348

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Waikanae. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Waikanae. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Waikanae Station.

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