TranzAlpine Train 6 options
From NZ$ 380 · 5 of 6 run daily · departures between 07:00 and 09:30 · most take 9h–10h
Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walksTranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps and Waimakariri Gorge, followed by a guided rainforest walk in Arthur's Pass National Park.
- 314 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 9h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day TripWake up in Christchurch, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps, hike Arthur’s Pass, and explore Castle Hill’s boulders. Includes pickup & guide.
- 501 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 10h
- Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
- 07:00
Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine Train ReturnDay tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with expert guide, alpine walks and limestone formations.
- 133 reviews
- 4.48★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:00
Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & PeaksBoard the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with hotel pickup, guided walks, and Castle Hill limestone boulders. One-way journey.
- 234 reviews
- 4.57★
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Every day
- 07:30
TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided ReturnBoard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch, ride through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass, then return by guided bus via the Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill.NZ$ 449NZ$ 404per person
- 58 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:30
Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle HillEight-hour day trip from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass village, with optional TranzAlpine Train.
- 16 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 07:30
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day TripOur pickPickup offered | NZ$ 380 per person | 10h | 4.85★ · 501 | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 07:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle HillShortestGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 579 per person | 8h | 4.94★ · 16 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walksAlso recommendedGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 940 per person | 9h | 4.84★ · 314 | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine Train ReturnPickup offered | NZ$ 425 per person | 10h | 4.48★ · 133 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & PeaksPickup offered | NZ$ 495 per person | 9h 30m | 4.57★ · 234 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided ReturnGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 404 per person | 10h | 4.95★ · 58 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle Hill (NZ$ 579) · Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks (NZ$ 940) · TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided Return (NZ$ 404)
TranzAlpine Train at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip, NZ$ 380 (10h, 4.85★ · 501).
- Shortest: Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle Hill, NZ$ 579 (8h, 4.94★ · 16).
- Also recommended: Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks, NZ$ 940 (9h, 4.84★ · 314).
Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 380–NZ$ 940 (median NZ$ 425). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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