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How to get fromLevin to Nelsonby car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Levin to Nelson by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Levin to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    6h 16m
    $188–220

  2. Train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    4h 54m
    $137–319

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 18m
    $170–214

  4. Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 22m
    $150–850

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus

    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane plane WLG - PCN
    3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 52m
    $150–360

  6. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the train from Levin to Paraparaumutrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane PPQ - NSN
    4h 9m
    $206–444

Levin to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Levin to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a train from Levin to Nelson via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 9h 18m.

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