There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
6h 15mDrive 302.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Passcar 302.5 km
3h 42m$87–126Train
- Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
6h 30m$327–739
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Kaikoura and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Kaikoura and arriving at Arthur's Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kaikōura and Arthur’s Pass is 328 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Kaikoura station.
Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Kaikoura station.
The best way to get from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaikoura to Arthur's Pass via Christchurch in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $150–190
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kaikōura to Arthur’s Pass.
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