There are 3 ways to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier by shuttle, bus, or car
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Kumara Junction
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
5h 5m$122–162Drive 228.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glaciercar 228.2 km
2h 37m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
5h 21m
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Franz Josef via Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) and Franz Josef Glacier is 230 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier, including transfers.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Kumara Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef Glacier.
There are 63+ hotels available in Franz Josef Glacier.
What companies run services between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), West Coast, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Franz Josef via Arthurs Pass and Kumara Junction in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josef
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $65–95
- Flexi
- $70–550
Bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josef
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $65–95
- Flexi
- $70–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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