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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)plane plane NPE - NSN
    3h 17m
    $85–600

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    13h 46m
    $80–247

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    8h 57m
    $189–294

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane NPE - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 10m
    $90–645

Napier to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest 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) hourly.

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