There are 3 ways to get from Tōtaranui to Nelson by bus, ferry, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus Golden Bay
3h 25m$97–135Drive 129.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōtaranui to Nelsoncar 129.4 km
1h 44m$40–58Water taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteriferry
- Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hubbus 5
5h 21m$95–122
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tōtaranui to Nelson is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tōtaranui to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tōtaranui to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Nelson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Tōtaranui and Nelson is 161 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.
The best way to get from Tōtaranui to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tōtaranui to Nelson, including transfers.
Tōtaranui to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Tōtaranui to Nelson bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōtaranui to Nelson is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Tōtaranui to Nelson.
There are 377+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Tōtaranui, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?
The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- enquiry@ncc.govt.nz
- Website
- eBus
Bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- eBus
Ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
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