There are 4 ways to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 18m$76–138Drive 150.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurchcar 150.1 km
1h 50m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
2h 29m$187–240Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Christchurch International Airport
2h 46m$75–87
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Christchurch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Arthur's Pass and arriving at Christchurch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) and Christchurch is 150 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch, including transfers.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Arthur's Pass station.
The best way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), West Coast, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Christchurch.
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