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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Nelsonby bus, plane, car, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Nelson by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    5h 27m
    $275–555

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 55m
    $50–180

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchisoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    3h 43m
    $55–127

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $240–1,050

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    12h 5m
    $257–658

  6. Drive 300.2 km

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Nelsoncar car 300.2 km
    3h 37m
    $86–124

Hanmer Springs to Nelson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 10h 55m.

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