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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to bus which costs $15 - $190 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Timaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Timaru via Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Nelson to Timaru?

The distance between Nelson and Timaru is 394 km. The road distance is 571.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $15 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Nelson to Timaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Timaru bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nelson to Timaru?

The best way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $190 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Nelson to Timaru bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Timaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Timaru is 572 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Nelson to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Timaru 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 to Timaru
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane NSN - TIU
4h 53m
$159–790
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 Timarubus
11h 40m
$15–186
Drive 571.7 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Timarucar 571.7 km
7h 1m
$172–248
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
9h 15m
$205–1,060
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus
6h 54m
$259–582
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 Timarubus
12h 33m
$222–664

Nelson to Timaru by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 40mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Timaru.

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Distance: 394.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Timaru, 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 Timaru via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 40m.

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