There are 3 ways to get from Methven to Arthur’s Pass by taxi, train, car, or shuttle
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Methven to Springfieldtaxi
- Take the train from Springfield to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
2h 8m$349–422Drive 116.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Methven to Arthur’s Passcar 116.8 km
1h 27m$35–50Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Pass
4h 10m$80–138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methven to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Methven to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Methven and Arthur’s Pass is 137 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.
The best way to get from Methven to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 8m and costs $340 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Methven to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Methven to Arthur’s Pass is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Methven to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a shuttle from Methven to Arthur's Pass via Christchurch Airport and Christchurch International Airport in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Springfield to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 3 302 8106
- [email protected]
- Website
- methventravel.co.nz
Shuttle from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–58
- Schedules at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Book at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Adult (17-64)
- $58
- Backpacker/Student
- $51
- Child (10-16)
- $51
- Kid (2-10)
- $15
- Senior (65+)
- $51
- 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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