How to get fromBucharest to Nelsonby plane, shuttle, bus, train or car ferry

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

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Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)OTP - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
36h 51m
$1,732–4,077
Fly to Paraparaumu, train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)OTP - PPQ
2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
41h 1m
$1,059–3,371
Fly to Nelson Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nelson Airport (NSN)OTP - NSN
31h 23m
$1,127–3,372
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Picton (PCN)OTP - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
34h 21m
$1,132–3,327
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)OTP - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
32h 31m
$1,332–3,727

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

28Weekly Planes

30h 10mAverage Duration

$903Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,704.8 km
Duration: 36h 51m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Nelson, New Zealand?

Flydubai, Emirates, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 3 times a day.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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