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How to get fromNelson to Matamataby plane, taxi, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Matamata by plane, taxi, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane NSN - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $293–974

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Opp 39 Hētana St, Matamatabus bus 22
    19h 41m
    $186–295

  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 Hamiltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to 45 Broadway, Matamatabus bus 22
    18h 27m
    $382–484

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Matamatacar car
    10h 53m
    $305–399

  5. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Matamatabus bus
    7h 28m
    $288–771

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane NSN - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Matamatabus bus
    7h 15m

  7. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NSN - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to 45 Broadway, Matamatabus bus
    7h 49m
    $457–983

Nelson to Matamata by bus, foot, car ferry, train, and taxi

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nelson to Matamata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Matamata. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then take the taxi to Matamata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to 45 Broadway, Matamata via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Hamilton, and Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato in around 18h 27m.

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