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

The cheapest way to get from Manakau to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $170 - $230 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manakau to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $120 - $460.

How far is it from Manakau to Nelson?

The distance between Manakau and Nelson is 287 km.

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

The best way to get from Manakau to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Manakau to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 238+ hotels available in Nelson.

Manakau to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and plane

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manakau to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
6h 7m
$179–224
Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 37m
$121–503
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain Kpl
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
9h 35m
$157–300
Train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
4h 55m
$127–452
Train to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus
1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
7h 7m
$136–483
Fly Paraparaumu to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane PPQ - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 48m
$205–576

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

4Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manakau to Nelson.

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Distance: 287.5 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Manakau to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Nelson via Waikanae Station - Main Road, Waikanae Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 9h 35m.

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