There are 2 ways to get from Punakaiki to Nelson by bus or car
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Punakaiki to Nelson by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Nelson is to bus which costs $16 - $90 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $80 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Punakaiki and arriving at Nelson. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Punakaiki and Nelson is 279 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Punakaiki to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $16 - $90.
The bus from Punakaiki to Nelson takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a week.
Punakaiki to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Punakaiki station.
Punakaiki to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Nelson is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Punakaiki to Nelson.
There are 376+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Punakaiki to Nelson 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–90 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Punakaiki to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
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