There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
3h 34m$437–535Drive 210 km
cheapest- Drive from Akaroa to Arthur’s Passcar 210 km
2h 41m$65–93Bus
- Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Akaroa
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h$110–170
Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Akaroa and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Akaroa and Arthur’s Pass is 213 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $430 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.
Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Akaroa to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 5h.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- 0800 800 575
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
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