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

The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Nelson is to line 200 bus and train and fly which costs $100 - $380 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Masterton to Nelson is to line 200 bus and train and fly which takes 6h and costs $100 - $380.

How far is it from Masterton to Nelson?

The distance between Masterton and Nelson is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Masterton to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $90 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Masterton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

Masterton to Nelson - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Masterton 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 Masterton to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
6h 29m
$124–532
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington StationWrl
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
10h 40m
$94–542
Line 200 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Station
2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Station
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WLG - NSN
6h
$107–371

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

7Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Masterton to Nelson.

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Distance: 304.5 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Masterton 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 Masterton - Queen Street to Nelson via Featherston Station, Featherston Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 10h 40m.

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