There are 3 ways to get from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
7h 25mDrive 328.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Twizel to Arthur’s Passcar 328.8 km
3h 55m$96–139Bus
- Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
8h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Twizel and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Rolleston and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Twizel and Arthur’s Pass is 377 km. The road distance is 328.8 km.
The best way to get from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Twizel to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Twizel station.
Twizel to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Twizel to Arthur’s Pass is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Twizel to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Twizel, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Twizel to Arthurs Pass via Rolleston, Bus Interchange, and Christchurch in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Rolleston to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- 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 Twizel to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Twizel to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.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/
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