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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Whakatāne is to drive and car ferry which costs $310 - $410 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Whakatāne is to fly and drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $800.

How far is it from Nelson to Whakatāne?

The distance between Nelson and Whakatāne is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Whakatāne without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 17h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Nelson to Whakatāne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whakatāne?

There are 85+ hotels available in Whakatāne.

Nelson to Whakatāne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus

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

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Fly Nelson Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane NSN - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakatānecar
5h 25m
$137–794
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Rotoruabus
4. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus
17h 40m
Drive, car ferry, train, bus
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain
4. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus
5. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus
20h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Whakatānecar
11h 58m
$311–406
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane BHE - TRG
3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakatānecar
6h 12m
$140–795
Fly Nelson Airport to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rotorua (ROT)plane NSN - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Te Pukebus
3. Take the bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus
8h 8m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Whakatāne. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Whakatāne. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Whakatane via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Rotorua in around 17h 40m.

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