What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 12h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $800 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Milford Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Milford Sound. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Milford Sound via Greymouth, Franz Josef and Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.

How far is it from Nelson to Milford Sound?

The distance between Nelson and Milford Sound is 636 km. The road distance is 1083.6 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Milford Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound without a car is to bus which takes 26h 28m and costs $310 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Milford Sound?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Nelson to Milford Sound, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Milford Sound bus from?

Nelson to Milford Sound bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.

Bus or fly from Nelson to Milford Sound?

The best way to get from Nelson to Milford Sound is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $800 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 26h 28m.

Where does the Nelson to Milford Sound bus arrive?

Nelson to Milford Sound bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Milford Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Milford Sound is 1084 km. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Nelson to Milford Sound.

Where can I stay near Milford Sound?

There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound.

Nelson to Milford Sound - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Milford Sound by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly from Nelson Airport, fly
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane NSN - ZQN
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
6h 9m
$814–1,492
Drive 1,083.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Milford Soundcar 1,083.6 km
12h 41m
$308–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus
26h 28m
$315–522
Shuttle, Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle
3. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus
25h 15m
$670–1,520
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane BHE - ZQN
3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
7h 11m
$815–1,551
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
4. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
21h 50m
$715–932
Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
10h 4m
$925–2,255

Nelson to Milford Sound by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

26h 28mAverage Duration

$315Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Milford Sound.

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Distance: 636.4 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Milford Sound via Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson Airport (NSN), Queenstown Airport, and Milford Sound Airport in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Milford Sound via Greymouth, Franz Josef, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Milford Sound in around 26h 28m.

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