Nelson bus tickets & fares

Official fares for city buses in Nelson: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.

Fares at a glance

A single ticket costs NZ$2.21 (one trip, up to two transfers).

Tickets

Bee Card — 1 zone (Nelson–Richmond) One trip, up to two transfersChild 5–12, youth 13–18, tertiary students and Community Services Card holders NZ$1.11. Cash NZ$3.00 (child / concession NZ$2.00). 2 zones NZ$4.42, 3 zones (Motueka) NZ$6.63. Current eBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$2.21

Discounts and free travel

Free travel — Infants under 5, and SuperGold card holders off-peak with the concession on their Bee Card. Current eBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Buying tickets and notes

How to pay — Tag on and off with a Bee Card or pay cash. With a Bee Card you can transfer twice, tagging on the next bus within an hour of tagging off. Bee Cards are sold at council service centres, libraries and online. Current eBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Official sources

Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.

ebus.nz/using-ebus/fares-and-zones

Frequently asked questions

How much is a bus ticket in Nelson?

Bee Card — 1 zone (Nelson–Richmond): NZ$2.21 (one trip, up to two transfers).

Who travels free or at a discount in Nelson?

Free travel: Infants under 5, and SuperGold card holders off-peak with the concession on their Bee Card. Current eBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Where can I buy bus tickets in Nelson?

How to pay: Tag on and off with a Bee Card or pay cash. With a Bee Card you can transfer twice, tagging on the next bus within an hour of tagging off. Bee Cards are sold at council service centres, libraries and online. Current eBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.