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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Queenstownby shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Queenstown by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    4h 19m
    $267–789

  2. Drive 526.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Queenstowncar car 526.9 km
    6h 12m
    $152–219

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Queenstownbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    10h 35m
    $178–295

  4. Bus to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HKK - ZQN
    6h 48m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    11h 25m
    $232–358

  6. Bus via Franz Josef

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Queenstownbus bus
    14h 48m

Arthur’s Pass to Queenstown by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Queenstown via Christchurch in around 11h 25m.

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