How to get from Wellington to Nelson
2 ways, 125 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h 56m | NZ$29–39 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 6h 56m | NZ$195–295 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Wellington to Nelson?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 6h 56m door to door. The straight-line distance is 125 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Wellington to Nelson?
- Drive is the cheapest, from NZ$29. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Nelson from Wellington by road?
- About 209 km, roughly 6h 56m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$29–39; tolls and parking are extra.