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How to get fromNelson to Kaiapoiby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Kaiapoi by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Williams St near Carew Stbus bus
    4h 7m
    $248–606

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaiapoibus bus Christchurch - Picton
    7h 24m
    $10–121

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 9m
    $216–604

  4. Drive 397.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Kaiapoicar car 397.4 km
    4h 50m
    $115–167

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $201–1,003

Nelson to Kaiapoi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Kaiapoi, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Nelson to Kaiapoi via Blenheim in around 7h 24m.

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