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How to get fromBlenheim to Arthur's Pass National Parkby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Blenheim to Arthur's Pass National Park by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    8h 35m
    $71–173

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    8h 50m
    $406–739

  3. Drive 395.7 km

    1. Drive from Blenheim to DOC Visitor Centrecar car 395.7 km
    4h 41m
    $115–165

  4. Fly Woodbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $284–654

  5. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $304–690

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane NSN - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Taramakau Valley Trail Carparkshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $219–810

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carparkshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $190–695

Blenheim to Arthur's Pass National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Blenheim to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch and Arthurs Pass in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blenheim to Arthur's Pass via Christchurch and Arthur's Pass in around 8h 50m.

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