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Motueka to Nelson buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Motueka and Nelson takes 1h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Motueka to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
50 km
Distance
$9
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Motueka to Nelson bus times

Buses run twice daily between Motueka and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motueka is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Nelson at 5:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 22m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 22m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 22m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 14m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 22m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motueka to Nelson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Motueka to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

eBus operates a bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to Halifax Street Outside Countdown 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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