There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 18m$77–137Drive 151.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass)car 151.3 km
1h 50m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
2h 29m$190–238Line 3 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airportbus 3 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
3h 58m$75–90
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass). However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthurs Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass). However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) is 151 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), including transfers.
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), West Coast, 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
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass (mountain pass).
There are 16+ hotels available in Arthur's Pass (mountain pass).