There are 5 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
2h 31m$190–239Drive 145.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurchcar 145.7 km
1h 47m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 34m$60–120Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
2h 27m$72–84Bus via Park Tce near Peterborough St
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 36m$63–120
Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Arthur's Pass and arriving at Christchurch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and The George, Christchurch is 140 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Arthur's Pass station.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $190 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and The George, Christchurch, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 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 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 Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to The George, Christchurch.
There are 1717+ hotels available in The George, Christchurch.