There are 6 ways to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Nelson Airport
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane CHC - NSN
3h 18m$277–609Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus Christchurch - Picton
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h$31–129Train, bus
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h 1m$264–626Drive 414.5 km
- Drive from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelsoncar 414.5 km
5h 3m$119–172Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane CHC - BHE
- Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 31m$281–610Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
5h 35m$200–1,000
Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson is to bus which costs $30 - $130 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Nelson via Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson is 267 km. The road distance is 414.5 km.
The best way to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson, including transfers.
Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 8h.
Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson.
What companies run services between Christ Church Cathedral, Canterbury, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Christ Church Cathedral to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 8h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Nelson Airport, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via New Plymouth, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
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