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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook

Cheapest
11 h 25 min
Car
526 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$239.13

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$206.52
Plane from Hokitika to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Westport Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$252.83

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$134.58

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Bus operators

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$73.21–$366.00

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Westport
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$51.09
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$40.22

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $217.39 and takes 4h 16m.

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 16m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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 $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 320+ hotels available in Mount Cook. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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