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How to get fromWellington to Arthur’s Passby plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Arthur’s Pass by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    5h 6m
    $153–431

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus
    13h 41m
    $200–304

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train
    13h 52m
    $529–899

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Arthur’s Passcar car
    8h 30m
    $249–319

  5. Fly to Hokitika, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Passbus bus
    6h 12m

  6. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    12h 20m
    $334–874

Wellington to Arthur’s Pass by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Arthur’s Pass.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Arthur’s Pass. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Arthur's Pass. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Arthurs Pass via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 13h 41m.

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