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How to get fromNelson to Levinby car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Levin by car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Levincar car
    6h 15m
    $191–219

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain train
    5h 12m
    $136–318

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain train
    9h 18m
    $171–215

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain train
    6h 9m
    $149–849

  5. Bus to Picton, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane PCN - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain train
    6h 44m
    $149–359

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane BHE - PPQ
    3. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Levintrain train
    5h 39m
    $188–415

Nelson to Levin by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Levin. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Levin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Levin via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington in around 9h 18m.

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