There are 3 ways to get from Lewis Pass to Nelson by car or bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewis Pass to Nelson is to drive and bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lewis Pass to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Lewis Pass and Nelson is 229 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Lewis Pass to Nelson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewis Pass to Nelson is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Lewis Pass to Nelson.
There are 379+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Lewis Pass to Nelson. However, you can drive to Murchison then take the bus to Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Lewis Pass to Nelson in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
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