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How to get fromArthur's Pass National Park to Mount Cook Villageby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arthur's Pass National Park to Mount Cook Village by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    8h 22m

  2. Drive 373.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur's Pass National Park to Mount Cook Villagecar car 373.6 km
    4h 24m
    $108–156

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Mount Cook Villageshuttle bus Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    10h 20m
    $232–358

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 47m
    $182–288

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 423.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand and Mount Cook Village, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Arthurs Pass to Haka House Mt Cook via Arthurs Pass and Christchurch in around 8h 47m.

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