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Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass

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5 h 54 min
517 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass

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Cheapest
By car (517 km)
5 h 54 min
517 km.
from $28
Fastest
Plane from Wānaka (Queenstown Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 54 min
517 km.
from $6.74
Bus, Plane (Fly Wanaka to Christchurch International Airport)
3 h 38 min
275 km.
from $287.75
Bus, Train
12 h 28 min
274 km.
from $201.26
Bus, Plane (Bus to Queenstown Airport)
5 h 49 min
275 km.
from $160.85
Bus, Plane (Bus to Queenstown Airport)
8 h 46 min
275 km.
from $274.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.37
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Franz Josef to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Wānaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
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

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 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass is to bus and shuttle which costs $65.22 - $86.96 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 38m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass?

The distance between Wānaka and Arthur’s Pass is 456 km. The road distance is 517.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 28m and costs $173.91 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass?

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Can I drive from Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass?

Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Arthur’s Pass is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Wānaka 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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