What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt is to fly and train which costs $95 - $360 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $360.

How far is it from Nelson to Upper Hutt?

The distance between Nelson and Upper Hutt is 238 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Upper Hutt without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 48m and costs $85 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Upper Hutt?

There are 194+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.

Nelson to Upper Hutt - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt by car, car ferry, plane, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 40m
$106–499
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus Picton - Nelson
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 48m
$89–507
Fly from Nelson Airport, train
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain
3h 42m
$99–358
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain
4h 39m
$113–422
Bus to Picton, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus
2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane PCN - WLG
5h 14m
$113–402

Nelson to Upper Hutt by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

7Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt.

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Distance: 237.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Upper Hutt. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Upper Hutt. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Trentham Station.

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