What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $300 - $390 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $140 - $800.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Nelson is 695 km.

How do I travel from Waitomo Caves to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 16h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Waitomo Caves to Nelson - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
7h 2m
Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus
2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane NPL - NSN
8h 20m
$149–788
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunuibus
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
16h 16m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
17h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
10h 41m
$302–384
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane HLZ - NSN
6h 50m
Bus to Auckland, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 40m
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane HLZ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 18m

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 695.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Nelson via Taumarunui, Taumarunui Station, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 16h 16m.

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