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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Parkby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park 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 375.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centrecar car 375.2 km
    4h 26m
    $109–157

  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

Map of how to get from Arthur’s Pass to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand?

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

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