Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalgary to Nelsonby plane, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Nelson

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YYC - NSN
    22h 46m
    $1,005–3,528

  2. Fly to Picton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Picton (PCN)plane plane YYC - PCN
    2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus bus
    27h 24m
    $829–2,915

  3. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YYC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    24h 59m
    $1,211–4,256

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YYC - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    27h 30m
    $1,066–4,027

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration22h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,002Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Calgary to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,475.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 46m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and three other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Which London airport should I choose?, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.