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

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There are 4 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
    $178–205

  2. Train, 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 6m
    $119–338

  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
    $161–286

  4. Train, 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
    $138–769

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Paraparaumu to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands.

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