How to get fromTe Anau to Nelsonby bus, plane, car, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Te Anau to Nelson by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ZQN - NSN
7h 7m
$380–1,056
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
20h 25m
$86–356
Drive 967.1 km
1. Drive from Te Anau to Nelsoncar 967.1 km
11h 15m
$279–402
Bus, Tour, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
22h 15m
$592–1,499
Shuttle to Invercargill, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Te Anau to Invercargillshuttle
2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane IVC - NSN
7h 53m
$212–817
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 59m
$445–1,111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
20h 39m
$375–871
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus
2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
22h 50m
$287–474

Te Anau to Nelson by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 25mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Te Anau to Nelson.

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Distance: 720.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Te Anau, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Te Anau to Nelson via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 20h 25m.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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