What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $80 - $650 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $260 - $1,700.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Nelson is 490 km.

How do I travel from Waitomo Caves to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 16h 16m and costs $230 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihi
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)HLZ - NSN
6h 28m
$260–1,651
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganui
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
17h 25m
$80–628
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunui
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellington
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
16h 16m
$235–745
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
10h 41m
$230–685
Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
6h 47m
$196–653
Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitara
2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)NPL - NSN
8h 4m
$150–808
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihi
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)HLZ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
9h 36m
$265–1,806
Bus to Auckland, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)AKL - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
8h 45m
$211–708

Waitomo Caves to Nelson by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

3Weekly Services

16h 16mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Nelson.

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Distance: 489.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Kihikihi, take the line 24 bus to Airport Rd, Mystery Creek, walk to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 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 Waitomo Township to Nelson via Taumarunui, Taumarunui Station, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 16h 16m.

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