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How to get fromNapier to Nelsonby plane, bus, car ferry or car

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

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeNPE - NSN
    3h 17m
    $95–650

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
    13h 46m
    $75–567

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
    8h 56m
    $188–624

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeNPE - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    5h 10m
    $102–702

Napier to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air New Zealand flies from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 3 hours.

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