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

The cheapest way to get from Geraldine to Nelson is to bus which costs $15 - $220 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geraldine to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Geraldine and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Geraldine to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Geraldine and arriving at Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Geraldine to Nelson?

The distance between Geraldine and Nelson is 404 km. The road distance is 540.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geraldine to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $15 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Geraldine to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geraldine to Nelson bus from?

Geraldine to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Geraldine station.

Bus or fly from Geraldine to Nelson?

The best way to get from Geraldine to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $220 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Geraldine to Nelson bus arrive?

Geraldine to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Geraldine to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Geraldine to Nelson is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Geraldine to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 362+ hotels available in Nelson.

Geraldine to Nelson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Geraldine to Nelson by plane, bus, train, car, 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.

Fly Timaru to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TIU - NSN
4h 24m
$201–820
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurch
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
10h 50m
$15–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Rolleston
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
11h 45m
$479–895
Drive 540.7 km
1. Drive from Geraldine to Nelson540.7 km
6h 26m
$164–237
Fly Timaru to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TIU - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
7h 16m
$216–975
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Rolleston
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)CHC - NSN
5h 35m
$221–609
Bus, train via Rangiora
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
12h
$222–692
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to ChristchurchChristchurch - Queenstown
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
8h
$205–1,084

Geraldine to Nelson by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 50mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 404.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geraldine to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 10h 50m.

Airlines