What is the cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson is to car ferry and bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $85 - $350.

How far is it from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The distance between Upper Hutt and Nelson is 238 km.

How do I travel from Upper Hutt to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 378+ hotels available in Nelson.

Upper Hutt to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and plane

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
5h 40m
$109–178
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h 31m
$83–186
Train, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Trentham Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
3h 51m
$88–346
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 34m
$88–331
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
6h 4m
$93–391

Upper Hutt to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson.

Launch map view

Distance: 237.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Upper Hutt, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Upper Hutt to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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.

Airlines