There are 4 ways to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 11mDrive 70.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumara to Arthur’s Passcar 70.9 km
48 min$21–31Train
- Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
3h 37m$181–230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumara to Arthur’s Passtaxi 70.9 km
48 min$190–240
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Kumara Junction and arriving at Arthurs Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Kumara and Arthur’s Pass is 84 km. The road distance is 70.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Kumara to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Kumara Junction station.
Kumara to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Greymouth station.
The best way to get from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $230 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Kumara, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Pass once daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Greymouth to Arthur's Pass once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- 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 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Geymouth Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 768 7078
- Website
- greymouthtaxis.co.nz
Hokitika Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 755 5075
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumara to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Kumara to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumara to Arthur’s Pass is 71 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Kumara to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.