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How to get fromNelson to Canberraby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Canberra by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane NSN - CBR
    10h 53m
    $275–1,109

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BHE - CBR
    12h 30m
    $295–1,252

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane NSN - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    11h 22m
    $583–913

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHE - SYD
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    12h 14m
    $743–1,106

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CHC - CBR
    14h 33m
    $423–1,940

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,212.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours.

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