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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Temuka is to bus which costs $15 - $190 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Temuka is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Temuka?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Temuka. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Temuka via Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Nelson to Temuka?

The distance between Nelson and Temuka is 392 km. The road distance is 553.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Temuka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $15 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nelson to Temuka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Temuka bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nelson to Temuka?

The best way to get from Nelson to Temuka is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $190 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Nelson to Temuka bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Temuka?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Temuka is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Nelson to Temuka.

Where can I stay near Temuka?

There are 94+ hotels available in Temuka.

Nelson to Temuka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Temuka by plane, bus, car, shuttle, 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 from Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane NSN - TIU
4h 34m
$153–783
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 Temukabus
11h 19m
$15–181
Drive 553.2 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Temukacar 553.2 km
6h 45m
$161–232
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Temukabus Christchurch - Dunedin
8h 54m
$205–1,055
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane BHE - TIU
5h 31m
$140–751
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 Temukabus
12h 12m
$222–659

Nelson to Temuka by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 19mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Temuka.

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Distance: 392.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Temuka via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 19m.

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