There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
5h 14mDrive 218.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru to Arthur’s Passcar 218.7 km
2h 45m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
6h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Timaru and Arthur’s Pass is 257 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
Timaru to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Arthur’s Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Arthur’s Pass is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Timaru to Arthur’s Pass.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 6h 10m.
- 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
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Timaru to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice 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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