How to Travel from
Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass
by Route or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass
Composite routes from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass
Cheapest
6 h 36 min
Car
535 km.
from $29
Other
4 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $155.62
11 h 11 min
Bus, Train
327 km.
from $229.71
7 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $269.75
6 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $280.65
16 h 20 min
Bus, Train
327 km.
from $185.33
Route Navigator Queenstown - Arthur’s Pass
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 49 km 980 м
49 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 2 km 985 м
2 km 985 м
Keep left and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 36 м
36 м
Turn slight left onto Tarras-Cromwell Road and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Tarras-Cromwell Road, Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 237 km 739 м
237 km 739 м
Turn left onto Allandale Road and take SH 79 toward Geraldine, Christchurch
Allandale Road, Geraldine, Christchurch, SH 79, 45 km 237 м
45 km 237 м
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 119 м
119 м
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Wilson Street, 361 м
361 м
Turn left onto Talbot Street
Talbot Street, 1 km 747 м
1 km 747 м
Continue onto McKenzie Street
McKenzie Street, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Geraldine Arundel Road and take 72 toward Methven, Mount Hutt
Geraldine Arundel Road, Methven, Mount Hutt, 72, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Turn left onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 437 м
5 km 437 м
Continue onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Turn right onto Homestead Road
Homestead Road, 3 km 854 м
3 km 854 м
Continue onto Homestead Road
Homestead Road, 18 km 132 м
18 km 132 м
Turn sharp left onto West Coast Road and drive toward Arthur's Pass
West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass, 61 km 959 м
61 km 959 м
Turn right
111 м
111 м
Turn sharp right
45 м
45 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Luggate
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42
Bus from Franz Josef to Arthur's
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42
East West Coaches
Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$53.51
Bus from Kumara Junction to Arthur's
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$47.14
Bus from Kirwee to Arthur's
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$49.69
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$318.54
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Arthurs
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Train from Greymouth to Arthurs
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass is to bus and shuttle which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 12h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 54m and costs $86.96 - $250 .
How far is it from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass?
The distance between Queenstown and Arthur’s Pass is 504 km. The road distance is 571.9 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 11m and costs $206.52 - $239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass?
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Arthur’s Pass?
It is currently 01:42 at both, Queenstown and Arthur’s Pass.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Queenstown to Arthur’s Pass.
Where can I stay near Arthur’s Pass?
There are 16+ hotels available in Arthur’s Pass. Prices start at $27.02 per night.
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