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

The cheapest way to get from Kaikora to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $90 - $250 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaikora to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $90 - $650.

How far is it from Kaikora to Nelson?

The distance between Kaikora and Nelson is 442 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaikora to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 11m and costs $90 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kaikora to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.

Kaikora to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kaikora to Nelson by bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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

Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Otane to Napierbus
2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane NPE - NSN
6h 43m
$92–649
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Otane to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
13h 11m
$90–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kaikora to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
8h 19m
$185–273
Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Otane to Napierbus
2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane NPE - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 36m
$92–704
Bus, bus to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Otane to Palmerston Northbus
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington Airportbus
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
8h 22m
$90–417

Kaikora to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

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13h 11mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikora to Nelson.

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Distance: 441.9 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kaikora to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Napier, walk to Dalton St, take the line 4 bus to Hawke's Bay Airport, walk to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otane to Nelson via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 13h 11m.

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