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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Masterton is to bus and fly and train which costs $110 - $360 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Masterton is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Nelson to Masterton?

The distance between Nelson and Masterton is 304 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Masterton without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 10h 39m and costs $90 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Nelson to Masterton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Masterton?

There are 110+ hotels available in Masterton.

Nelson to Masterton - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Masterton by car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Drive from Wellington to Masterton
6h 29m
$125–531
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston StationWrl
10h 39m
$94–542
Fly from Nelson Airport, train, line 200 bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)NSN - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
3. Take the bus from Featherston Station to Queen Street - The Warehouse
6h 33m
$111–363
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)BHE - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
7h 30m
$111–360

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

7Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Masterton.

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Masterton. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Masterton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Queen Street - The Warehouse via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington Station, Featherston Station, and Featherston Station in around 10h 39m.

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