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

The cheapest way to get from Thames to Nelson is to bus and car ferry via Tauranga which costs $80 - $650 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thames to Nelson is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $250 - $650.

How far is it from Thames to Nelson?

The distance between Thames and Nelson is 604 km.

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

The best way to get from Thames to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 20h 50m and costs $80 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Thames to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 382+ hotels available in Nelson.

Thames to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Thames to Nelson by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Thames to Auckland Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
5h 2m
$256–633
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
20h 50m
$80–655
Bus, train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus
2. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
18h 57m
$355–859
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Thames to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
11h 59m
$266–738
Shuttle, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Auckland Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
7h
$271–688
Bus, car ferry via Tauranga
1. Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus
2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Wellington - Centralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
21h 26m
$80–647

Thames to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

20h 50mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thames to Nelson.

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Distance: 604.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Thames to Nelson. However, you can take the shuttle to Auckland 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 bus from Thames to Nelson via Manukau City, Manukau Train Station 1, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, Wellington, Wellington, and Picton in around 18h 57m.

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