There are 3 ways to get from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geraldine to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
4h 30mDrive 182.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Geraldine to Arthur’s Passcar 182.6 km
2h 13m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h 10m$122–204
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Geraldine and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Geraldine and Arthur’s Pass is 230 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.
The best way to get from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Geraldine station.
Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Geraldine to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Geraldine, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Geraldine to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Rolleston to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- 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 Geraldine to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Geraldine to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.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 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Geraldine to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–85
- Flexi
- $60–470
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