There are 3 ways to get from Totaranui Beach to Nelson by bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus Golden Bay
3h 24m$110–150Drive 128.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Totaranui Beach to Nelsoncar 128.9 km
1h 43m$43–62Water taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteriferry
- Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hubbus 5
5h 20m$102–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Totaranui Beach to Nelson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Totaranui Beach to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Totaranui Beach to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Nelson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Totaranui Beach and Nelson is 161 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Totaranui Beach to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Totaranui Beach to Nelson, including transfers.
Totaranui Beach to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Totaranui Beach to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Totaranui Beach to Nelson is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Totaranui Beach to Nelson.
There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Totaranui Beach, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson 3 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
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- eBus
- Phone
- +6435278688
- [email protected]
- Website
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
Ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $72
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
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