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

The cheapest way to get from Parnell to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $100 - $600 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parnell to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $200 - $650.

How far is it from Parnell to Nelson?

The distance between Parnell and Nelson is 525 km.

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

The best way to get from Parnell to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 31m and costs $340 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Parnell to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 253+ hotels available in Nelson.

Parnell to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Parnell to Nelson by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the train from Parnell Train Station 2 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
4h 6m
$208–611
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
20h 18m
$107–589
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
18h 31m
$346–809
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Parnell to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
12h 27m
$287–767
Fly Auckland to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 58m
$204–666
Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Strand to Hamilton Franktontrain
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane HLZ - NSN
7h 13m
$549–1,287

Parnell to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 31mAverage Duration

$346Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 525.5 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Parnell to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Nelson via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 31m.

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