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

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Queenstown Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NSN - ZQN
    4h 50m
    $319–961

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    15h 5m
    $15–206

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    12h 40m
    $205–1,080

  4. Drive 767.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Dunedincar car 767.7 km
    9h 26m
    $230–333

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BHE - ZQN
    5h 52m
    $385–1,061

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Dunedin

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane NSN - DUD
    5h 43m
    $534–1,008

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    15h 58m
    $222–684

Nelson to Otago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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