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There are 4 ways to get from Makarora to Nelson by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane ZQN - NSN
    8h 37m
    $372–1,008

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Franz Josefbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus
    16h 10m
    $163–295

  3. Drive 680.3 km

    1. Drive from Makarora to Nelsoncar car 680.3 km
    7h 57m
    $194–280

  4. Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane ZQN - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 29m
    $447–1,113

Makarora to Nelson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Makarora, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Makarora to Nelson via Franz Josef and Greymouth in around 16h 10m.

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