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How to get fromNelson to Melbourneby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Melbourne by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeNSN - MEL
    8h 37m
    $546–933

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Avalon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeNSN - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    12h 42m
    $344–1,373

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeBHE - MEL
    9h 34m
    $622–962

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeCHC - MEL
    12h 38m
    $447–1,593

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours.

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