There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Otira by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 25m$102–173Drive 161.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Otiracar 161.4 km
1h 58m$48–68Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
2h 36m$218–272Line 3 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airportbus 3 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Otira
3h 51m$70–90
Christchurch to Otira by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Otira is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Otira is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Otira. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthurs Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Otira. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Christchurch and Otira is 161 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Otira without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Christchurch to Otira, including transfers.
Christchurch to Otira bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Otira train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Otira is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Otira, 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/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Otira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Otira bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Christchurch to Otira train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Otira is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Christchurch to Otira.
There are 16+ hotels available in Otira.