What is the cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook is to shuttle and fly which costs $140 - $350 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $140 - $350.

How far is it from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook?

The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Mount Cook is 456 km.

How do I travel from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 6m and costs $480 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 480+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook by shuttle, plane, train, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
4h 15m
$141–349
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
14h 6m
$489–1,211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
8h 35m
$192–624
Shuttle, car ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Westportshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
12h 57m
$273–1,184
Bus to Hokitika, fly
1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane HKK - WLG
5h 20m
$144–648

Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 6mAverage Duration

$489Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 456 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arthur's Pass to Brooklyn Road at Webb Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 14h 6m.

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