There are 3 ways to get from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Truman Track to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
3h 55mDrive 139.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Punakaiki to Arthur’s Passcar 139.8 km
1h 37m$41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truman Track to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
- Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
4h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Truman Track and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Paparoa National Park and Arthur’s Pass is 142 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.
The best way to get from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Truman Track station.
Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Paparoa National Park to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 17+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Paparoa National Park, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Truman Track to Arthurs Pass via Truman Track and Greymouth in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Greymouth to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Truman Track to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Truman Track to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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