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

The cheapest way to get from Invercargill to Nelson is to bus which costs $60 - $240 and takes 20h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Invercargill to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Invercargill and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Invercargill to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Invercargill and arriving at Nelson via Dunedin, Christchurch and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

How far is it from Invercargill to Nelson?

The distance between Invercargill and Nelson is 704 km. The road distance is 981.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Invercargill to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $60 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Invercargill to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Invercargill to Nelson bus from?

Invercargill to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Invercargill station.

Bus or fly from Invercargill to Nelson?

The best way to get from Invercargill to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 20h 15m.

Where does the Invercargill to Nelson bus arrive?

Invercargill to Nelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.

Can I drive from Invercargill to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Invercargill to Nelson is 981 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Invercargill to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.

Invercargill to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 6 ways to get from Invercargill to Nelson by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane IVC - NSN
4h 13m
$155–830
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
20h 15m
$64–240
Drive 981.2 km
1. Drive from Invercargill to Nelsoncar 981.2 km
11h 29m
$322–465
Bus, Tour, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
23h 26m
$550–1,545
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
20h 54m
$324–800
Bus via Franz Josef
1. Take the bus from Invercargill 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
24h 1m
$271–455

Invercargill to Nelson by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.5 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Invercargill (IVC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Invercargill to Nelson via Dunedin, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 20h 15m.

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