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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)plane plane NSN - MEL
    9h 22m
    $548–977

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Avalon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane NSN - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    12h 42m
    $364–1,508

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

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

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    12h 37m
    $475–1,584

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest 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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