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How to get fromParaparaumu to Nelsonby car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Paraparaumu to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    5h 50m
    $177–204

  2. Train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    4h 21m
    $125–328

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    8h 45m
    $159–224

  4. Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 49m
    $138–859

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane plane WLG - PCN
    3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 19m
    $138–369

  6. Fly Paraparaumu to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane PPQ - NSN
    3h 4m
    $194–439

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Sounds Air flies from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice a week.

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