There are 3 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Kumara Junctionbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
6h 24mDrive 256.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Passcar 256.1 km
2h 57m$75–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouthbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
- Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
8h$210–280
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Fox Glacier and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Fox Glacier and Arthur’s Pass is 256 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Fox Glacier station.
Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Kumara Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Fox Glacier to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Fox Glacier, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Fox Glacier to Arthurs Pass via Kumara Junction in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Greymouth to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Fox Glacier to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $70–110
- Flexi
- $80–650
Bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $80–110
- Flexi
- $90–700
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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