There are 3 ways to get from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hokitika to Kumara JunctionFox Glacier - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs PassChristchurch - Greymouth
2h 34m$30–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hokitika to GreymouthFox Glacier - Greymouth
- Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's PassTranzAlpine
4h 10m$270–281Drive 99.4 km
- Drive from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass99.4 km
1h 9m$30–44
Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Hokitika and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Hokitika and Arthur’s Pass is 99 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.
The best way to get from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Hokitika station.
Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Kumara Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Hokitika, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hokitika to Arthurs Pass via Kumara Junction in around 2h 34m.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Greymouth to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $239
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Hokitika to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $25–35
- Flexi
- $10–75
Bus from Hokitika to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $30–45
- Flexi
- $18–140
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Kumara Junction to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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