There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
5h 25m$102–168Drive 256.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springscar 256.5 km
3h 6m$76–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
6h 37m$197–248
Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Hanmer Springs is 280 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Hanmer Springs.
There are 289+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Hanmer Springs via Christchurch in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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