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

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

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Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane YYC - NSN
22h 38m
$1,046–3,663
Fly to Picton, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Picton (PCN)plane YYC - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
27h 46m
$960–3,114
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane YYC - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
25h 1m
$1,160–3,814
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane YYC - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
27h 35m
$1,049–3,864

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

34Weekly Planes

23h 7mAverage Duration

$1,077Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,471.4 km
Duration: 22h 38m

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) 5 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

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)

8.8Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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