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

The cheapest way to get from Piha to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $95 - $650 and takes 20h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piha to Nelson is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $650.

How far is it from Piha to Nelson?

The distance between Piha and Nelson is 559 km.

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

The best way to get from Piha to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $460 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Piha to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 364+ hotels available in Nelson.

Piha to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Piha to Nelson by shuttle, plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Shuttle, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Piha to Auckland
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
5h 31m
$212–615
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
20h 56m
$95–625
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
19h 15m
$464–974
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Piha to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
13h 15m
$296–781
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
7h 29m
$227–720

Piha to Nelson by shuttle, bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

20h 56mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.8 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Piha to Nelson. However, you can take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Auckland - Central, take the bus to Auckland 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 vehicle from Piha to Nelson via Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 19h 15m.

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