What is the cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson is to bus which costs $120 - $410 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $800 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Milford Sound and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Nelson via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Milford Sound to Nelson?

The distance between Milford Sound and Nelson is 631 km. The road distance is 1083.7 km.

How do I travel from Milford Sound to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs $120 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Milford Sound to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Milford Sound to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milford Sound to Nelson bus from?

Milford Sound to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Milford Sound station.

Bus or fly from Milford Sound to Nelson?

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $800 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $410 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Milford Sound to Nelson bus arrive?

Milford Sound to Nelson bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Frankton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Milford Sound to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound to Nelson is 1084 km. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Milford Sound to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 374+ hotels available in Nelson.

Milford Sound to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

There are 7 ways to get from Milford Sound to Nelson by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ZQN - NSN
5h 39m
$815–1,499
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
22h 35m
$124–407
Drive 1,083.7 km
1. Drive from Milford Sound to Nelsoncar 1,083.7 km
12h 41m
$309–446
Bus, Tour, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
25h 15m
$873–1,753
Fly, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
7h 32m
$820–1,554
Fly, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
9h 21m
$930–2,254
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
25h 17m
$568–728

Milford Sound to Nelson by foot and bus

7Weekly Services

22h 35mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Milford Sound to Nelson.

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Distance: 630.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands via Milford Sound Airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Nelson Airport (NSN), and Nelson Airport Terminal in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Nelson via Milford Sound, Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 22h 35m.

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