What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which costs $140 - $370 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $140 - $370.

How far is it from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass?

The distance between Auckland and Arthur’s Pass is 926 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 25h 32m and costs $800 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arthur’s Pass?

There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.

Auckland to Arthur’s Pass - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
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1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle
6h 5m
$149–362
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
4. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain
25h 32m
$813–1,212
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus
25h 56m
$221–390
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Arthur’s Passcar
15h 43m
$435–578
Fly to Hokitika, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane AKL - HKK
2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus
7h 22m

Auckland to Arthur’s Pass by train, car ferry, and foot

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25h 32mAverage Duration

$813Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Arthur’s Pass. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Arthur's Pass. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Arthur's Pass via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 25h 32m.

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