There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h 15m$100–170Drive 255.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Passcar 255.9 km
3h 6m$76–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
5h 31m$227–291
Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Arthur’s Pass is 280 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 5h 15m.
- 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
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- 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/
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