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How to get fromDunedin to Arthur’s Passby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunedin to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    8h 44m
    $169–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    9h 40m
    $79–188

  3. Drive  414.9 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Arthur’s Passcar car 414.9 km
    5h 10m
    $127–184

  4. Fly Dunedin to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    5h 29m
    $494–966

  5. Fly Dunedin to Hokitika, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane DUD - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus bus
    6h 41m

  6. Bus to Invercargill, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $239–791

Dunedin to Arthur’s Pass by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 9h 40m.

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