There are 4 ways to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
2h 41m$221–281Drive 157 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Passcar 157 km
1h 57m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
3h 42m$62–123Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus 8
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Pass
3h 58m$70–85
Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Norwich Qy near Dublin St and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Lyttelton and Arthur’s Pass is 150 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $220 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $220 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 3h 42m.
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.
- 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
- +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/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Lyttelton to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.





