What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Nelson is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Queenstown and arriving at Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Queenstown to Nelson?

The distance between Queenstown and Nelson is 562 km. The road distance is 809.5 km.

How do I travel from Queenstown to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $200 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Queenstown to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queenstown to Nelson bus from?

Queenstown to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Queenstown station.

Bus or fly from Queenstown to Nelson?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $370 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Queenstown to Nelson bus arrive?

Queenstown to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Queenstown to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Nelson is 810 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Queenstown to Nelson.

How do I get a bus ticket from Queenstown to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 351+ hotels available in Nelson.

Queenstown to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 7 ways to get from Queenstown to Nelson by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ZQN - NSN
5h 1m
$302–914
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
17h 5m
$202–363
Drive 809.5 km
1. Drive from Queenstown to Nelsoncar 809.5 km
9h 31m
$235–339
Tour, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
19h
$499–1,395
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 4m
$306–965
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Rollestonbus
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
17h 50m
$333–789
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Franz Josefbus
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
19h 35m
$230–386

Queenstown to Nelson by bus

7Weekly Buses

17h 5mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.3 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queenstown to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 17h 5m.

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