There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthurs Pass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthur's Pass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Christchurch and Arthur’s Pass is 146 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $120.
The bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass.
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