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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Twizelby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Twizel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    7h 24m

  2. Drive 328.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Twizelcar car 328.7 km
    3h 54m
    $96–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 54m

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  • Distance: 377.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Twizel via Bus Interchange and Rolleston in around 8h 54m.

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