There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus Christchurch - Picton
6h 5mDrive 303.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōuracar 303.1 km
3h 41m$88–126Train
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain Coastal Pacific
6h 15m$323–767
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Kaikoura via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura. However, there are services departing from Arthur's Pass and arriving at Kaikoura via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Kaikōura is 328 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Arthur's Pass station.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arthur's Pass to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 6h 15m.
- 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 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $150–190
- 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
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Kaikōura.
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