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

The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $210 - $320 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $310 - $700.

How far is it from Taumarunui to Nelson?

The distance between Taumarunui and Nelson is 769 km.

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

The best way to get from Taumarunui to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $240 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Taumarunui to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.

Taumarunui to Nelson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Taumarunui to Nelson by train, plane, 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.

Train to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
7h 51m
$314–687
Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Eight Mile Junctionbus
2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitarabus
3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane NPL - NSN
8h 34m
$140–762
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
13h 56m
$246–366
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taumarunui to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
9h 27m
$212–313
Train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
9h 17m
$249–535
Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Eight Mile Junctionbus
2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitarabus
3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane NPL - BHE
4. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
9h 56m
$140–817
Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
11h
$249–510
Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Paraparaumutrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane PPQ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
10h 3m
$289–649

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

3Weekly Services

13h 56mAverage Duration

$246Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taumarunui to Nelson.

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Distance: 768.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Taumarunui to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Papakura, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 1, 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 Taumarunui Station to Nelson via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 13h 56m.

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