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How to get fromNelson to Taurangaby plane, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Tauranga by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Tauranga Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane NSN - TRG
    4h 22m
    $100–700

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus bus
    18h 36m
    $75–269

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Taurangacar car
    11h 21m
    $236–374

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane BHE - TRG
    5h 14m
    $100–701

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane NSN - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    6h 42m
    $109–728

Nelson to Tauranga by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 2 hours.

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