What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Invercargill?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Invercargill is to bus which costs $75 - $300 and takes 19h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Invercargill?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Invercargill is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Invercargill?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Invercargill. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Invercargill via Blenheim, Christchurch and Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

How far is it from Nelson to Invercargill?

The distance between Nelson and Invercargill is 705 km. The road distance is 981.2 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Invercargill without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Invercargill without a car is to bus which takes 19h 47m and costs $75 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Invercargill?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Nelson to Invercargill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Invercargill bus from?

Nelson to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.

Bus or fly from Nelson to Invercargill?

The best way to get from Nelson to Invercargill is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $300 and takes 19h 47m.

Where does the Nelson to Invercargill bus arrive?

Nelson to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Invercargill?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Invercargill is 981 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Nelson to Invercargill.

Where can I stay near Invercargill?

There are 82+ hotels available in Invercargill.

Nelson to Invercargill - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Invercargill (IVC)NSN - IVC
5h 7m
$143–726
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheim
2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
19h 47m
$75–296
Drive 981.2 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Invercargill981.2 km
11h 28m
$290–418
Shuttle, Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
3. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargill
24h 8m
$625–1,445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheim
2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Dunedin
4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
20h 29m
$539–1,005
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouth
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
4. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargill
24h 42m
$270–447

Nelson to Invercargill by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

19h 47mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Invercargill.

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Distance: 705 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Invercargill (IVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Invercargill via Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Dunedin in around 19h 47m.

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