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How to get fromNelson to Hanmer Springsby plane, bus, car, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Hanmer Springs by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    6h 11m
    $281–548

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    11h 10m
    $50–176

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus West Coast
    2. Drive from Murchison to Hanmer Springscar car
    3h 47m
    $101–147

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    8h 45m
    $240–1,050

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    12h 3m
    $257–654

  6. Drive 300.2 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Hanmer Springscar car 300.2 km
    3h 37m
    $86–124

Nelson to Hanmer Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Nelson to Hanmer Springs via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 10m.

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