What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $75 - $600 and takes 19h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $190 - $600.

How far is it from Auckland to Nelson?

The distance between Auckland and Nelson is 531 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 31m and costs $330 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Auckland to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

Auckland to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
4h 8m
$199–562
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
19h 6m
$75–599
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
18h 31m
$335–809
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
12h 26m
$284–762
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
6h 5m
$214–617

Auckland to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 31mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, 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 Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Nelson via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 31m.

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