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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Otago is to bus which costs $15 - $210 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Otago?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Otago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $310 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Otago?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Otago. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Dunedin via Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Nelson to Otago?

The distance between Nelson and Otago is 568 km. The road distance is 767.7 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Otago without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Otago without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $200 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Nelson to Otago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Otago bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nelson to Otago?

The best way to get from Nelson to Otago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $210 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Nelson to Otago bus arrive?

Nelson to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Otago?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Otago is 768 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Nelson to Otago.

Where can I stay near Otago?

There are 280+ hotels available in Otago.

Nelson to Otago - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Otago by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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

Fly Nelson Airport to Queenstown Airport
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane NSN - ZQN
4h 50m
$318–958
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
15h 5m
$15–206
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
12h 40m
$205–1,080
Drive 767.7 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Dunedincar 767.7 km
9h 26m
$230–332
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane BHE - ZQN
5h 52m
$375–1,061
Fly Nelson Airport to Dunedin
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Dunedin (DUD)plane NSN - DUD
5h 43m
$532–1,005
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
15h 58m
$222–684

Nelson to Otago by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 5mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 568.2 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Dunedin via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 15h 5m.

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