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How to get fromWellington to Nelsonby plane, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Nelson by plane, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2h 48m
    $105–245

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    5h 13m
    $162–182

  3. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    4h 31m
    $124–716

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 45m
    $107–151

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 51m
    $148–187

Wellington to Nelson by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

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