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How to get fromLyttelton to Arthur’s Passby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    2h 41m
    $221–281
  2. Drive 157 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Passcar car 157 km
    1h 57m
    $46–67
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    3h 42m
    $62–123
  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus bus 8
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    3h 58m
    $70–85

Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lyttelton, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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