The distance between Blenheim and Nelson is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Blenheim to Nelson by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nelson.
There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Nelson by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$31 ($19) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$26 ($16).
The distance between Blenheim and Nelson is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Blenheim and Nelson by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Nelson is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$26 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Nelson, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$31 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Nelson. We recommend that you drive to Nelson. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blenheim and Nelson. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Blenheim and Nelson with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 45m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Blenheim and Nelson. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blenheim to Nelson. We recommend that you take the bus to Nelson. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN) (NSN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Nelson. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blenheim and Nelson. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Nelson is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$31 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 45m | NZ$31($19) | 4 times a week | 114km (71 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | NZ$26($16) | on demand | 114km (71 miles) |
The following major airports near Nelson offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.