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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Thames is to bus and car ferry via Tauranga which costs $80 - $650 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Thames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 27m and costs $270 - $650.

How far is it from Nelson to Thames?

The distance between Nelson and Thames is 611 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Thames without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 20h 45m and costs $80 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Nelson to Thames, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thames?

There are 63+ hotels available in Thames.

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

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

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 Auckland, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane NSN - AKL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle
5h 27m
$271–631
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus
4. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
20h 45m
$80–654
Drive, car ferry, train, bus
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain
4. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
19h 16m
$356–854
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Thamescar
11h 58m
$256–735
Fly Nelson Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane NSN - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Thamescar
5h 54m
$142–779
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Auckland, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane BHE - AKL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle
6h 34m
$240–686
Bus, car ferry via Tauranga
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus
4. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus
21h 26m
$80–644

Nelson to Thames by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

20h 45mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Thames.

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Distance: 610.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Thames. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Thames. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Thames via Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Papakura Train Station 3, Puhinui Train Station 2, Manukau Train Station 1, and Manukau City in around 19h 16m.

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