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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Timaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Timaru via Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Nelson to Timaru?

The distance between Nelson and Timaru is 394 km. The road distance is 571.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Nelson to Timaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Timaru bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nelson to Timaru?

The best way to get from Nelson to Timaru is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Nelson to Timaru bus arrive?

Nelson to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Timaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Timaru is 572 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Nelson to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 78+ hotels available in Timaru.

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

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

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Fly from Nelson Airport
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1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane NSN - TIU
5h 18m
$168–829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
11h 40m
Drive 571.7 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Timarucar 571.7 km
7h 1m
$188–271
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
9h 15m
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane BHE - TIU
5h 45m
$171–830
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
12h 33m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU) flights

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Distance: 394.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Timaru via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 40m.

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