How to get fromNew Plymouth to Nelsonby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Plymouth to Nelson by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Nelson Airport
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1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane NPL - NSN
3h 59m
$151–673
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
15h 15m
$179–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from New Plymouth to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
9h 32m
$262–327
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane NPL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 27m
$165–774

New Plymouth to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

5Weekly Services

15h 15mAverage Duration

$179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from New Plymouth to Nelson.

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Distance: 283.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Air New Zealand flies from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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