There are 3 ways to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rangiora to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
4h 10m$223–749Drive 143.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Rangiora to Arthur’s Passcar 143.3 km
1h 44m$48–69Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Central Park and Ride to Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
4h 12m$63–123
Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Central Park and Ride and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Rangiora and arriving at Arthur's Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Rangiora and Arthur’s Pass is 166 km. The road distance is 143.3 km.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $220 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Central Park and Ride station.
Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Rangiora station.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Rangiora to Arthur's Pass via Christchurch in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Park and Ride to Arthurs Pass via Bus Interchange and Christchurch in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Rangiora to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–529
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $529
- Scenic
- $50–65
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Central Park and Ride to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Rangiora to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.