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How to get fromQueensland to Nelsonby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Queensland to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane BNE - NSN
    8h 38m
    $574–1,133

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane BNE - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 50m
    $308–1,284

  3. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane OOL - NSN
    8h 25m
    $504–956

  4. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane MCY - NSN
    8h 42m
    $353–1,505

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane OOL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 18m
    $328–1,457

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    12h 31m
    $547–1,684

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,415.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

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