There are 4 ways to get from Tākaka to Nelson by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Tākaka to Nelson by shuttle
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The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Nelson is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Nelson is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $270 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Tākaka to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Nelson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Tākaka and Nelson is 75 km. The road distance is 102.3 km.
The best way to get from Tākaka to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Tākaka to Nelson, including transfers.
Tākaka to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
The best way to get from Tākaka to Nelson is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $270 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 3h 37m.
Tākaka to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Nelson is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Tākaka to Nelson.
What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
Golden Bay Air flies from Takaka Airport to Nelson Airport once daily. Alternatively, The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Tākaka to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
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