There are 2 ways to get from Castle Hill to Arthur’s Pass by plane, shuttle, or bus
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Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SYD - CHC
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Pass
8h 51m$392–765Fly to Hokitika, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane SYD - HKK
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus
10h 2m
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle Hill to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which costs $390 - $800 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Castle Hill to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 51m and costs $390 - $800.
The distance between Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass is 2319 km.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Castle Hill to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass is 2h ahead of Castle Hill. It is currently 4:03 AM in Castle Hill and 6:03 AM in Arthur’s Pass.
There are 17+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Castle Hill, NSW, Australia and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Castle Hill to Arthur’s Pass. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Arthur's Pass. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the bus to Arthurs Pass.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hokitika via Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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