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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Masterton is to bus and car ferry and train which costs $90 - $220 and takes 10h 39m.

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 30m and costs $120 - $200.

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 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Nelson to Masterton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Masterton?

There are 112+ 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 Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Mastertoncar
6h 30m
$123–194
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain Wrl
10h 39m
$94–212
Fly from Nelson Airport, train, line 200 bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Featherston Station to Queen Street - The Warehousebus
6h 33m
$110–366
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
7h 30m
$106–350

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

7Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Masterton.

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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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