How to travel from Nelson to Blenheim, New Zealand

The distance between Nelson and Blenheim is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nelson to Blenheim by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Blenheim.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$31($19)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Blenheim.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson and Blenheim

There are several options for getting from Nelson to Blenheim by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$31 ($19) and will take around 1h 35m. 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 Nelson and Blenheim is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Nelson and Blenheim by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson to Blenheim is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$26 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson and Blenheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$31 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson and Blenheim. We recommend that you drive to Blenheim. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson and Blenheim. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nelson and Blenheim with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 35m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Nelson and Blenheim. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelson to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Blenheim. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Blenheim is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Blenheim. Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nelson and Blenheim. 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 Nelson to Blenheim is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$31 ($19).

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Transport options from Nelson to Blenheim
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 35m
NZ$31($19)
4 times a week114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
NZ$26($16)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Blenheim

The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

BHE
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Blenheim
PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Blenheim
WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Blenheim