What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Golden Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Golden Bay is to bus and fly and train which costs $340 - $1,500 and takes 17h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Golden Bay?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Golden Bay is to fly and train which takes 14h 25m and costs $550 - $1,600.

How far is it from Nelson to Golden Bay?

The distance between Nelson and Golden Bay is 5215 km.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Golden Bay?

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Nelson to Golden Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Golden Bay?

Golden Bay is 5h behind Nelson. It is currently 12:22 AM in Nelson and 7:22 PM in Golden Bay.

Where can I stay near Golden Bay?

There are 342+ hotels available in Golden Bay.

Nelson to Golden Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Golden Bay by plane, train, bus, 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 Nelson Airport to Perth Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane NSN - PER
2. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train
14h 25m
$590–1,584
Bus to Picton, fly to Perth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus
2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane PCN - PER
3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train
17h 32m
$347–1,466
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Perth Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BHE - PER
3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train
15h 17m
$427–1,663
Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Perth Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CHC - PER
3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train
19h
$680–1,733
Fly Nelson Airport to Busselton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane NSN - BQB
2. Take the bus from Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurahbus
19h 13m
$862–3,123

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

12Weekly Planes

11h 49mAverage Duration

$456Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,215.3 km
Duration: 14h 25m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Golden Bay, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Golden Bay. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd.

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