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

The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $80 - $650 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $310 - $650.

How far is it from Ohakune to Nelson?

The distance between Ohakune and Nelson is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Ohakune to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $240 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Ohakune to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

Ohakune to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ohakune to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
12h 39m
$244–707
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganui
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
14h 20m
$80–610
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ohakune to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
8h 34m
$180–613
Train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Ohakune to Wellington
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WLG - NSN
8h
$262–546
Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ohakune to Wellington
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
9h 43m
$262–531
Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ohakune to Paraparaumu
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)PPQ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
8h 46m
$300–661
Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Ohakune to Paraparaumu
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)PPQ - NSN
7h 9m
$315–646

Ohakune to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

5Weekly Services

14h 20mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ohakune to Nelson.

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Distance: 558.1 km
Duration: 12h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Ohakune to Nelson. However, you can take the taxi to Ohakune, take the train to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, then take the bus to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Nelson via Whanganui / Wanganui, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 14h 20m.

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