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Catch the TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass

You can catch the world-famous TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch or Greymouth.

Perched in the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass Railway Station is the highest operational station in New Zealand. Whilst most passengers are content stepping onto the platform for a quick Instagram moment with the station's iconic sign before travelling onward, Arthur's Pass is a great place for hiking and hanging out with the locals, the Kea - New Zealand's roguish mountain parrots, who get up to all kinds of mischief.

TranzAlpine Check-In

  • Arrive at Station 20 minutes early 
  • Wait near the centre of the platform for the train to arrive
  • A crew member will greet you on the platform once the train has arrived to check you in and provide you with your Boarding Pass and Luggage Labels.
  • All wheeled bags, large backpacks, and suitcases will need to be taken to the Luggage Carriage.

 

See our Check-In and Luggage page for more details. 

Arthur's Pass Station Map

Great Alpine Highway, Arthur's Pass Village 7875

TranzAlpine timetable

Our TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch train travels long weekends in the winter months (May - September), and daily in the summer (October - April). 

Check Arrival and Departure times

Call our automated service for the latest times

0800 872 467

Christchurch

Greymouth

Departs from

Time

Arrives at

Time

Departs from

Christchurch

About station

Time

07:00 am

Arrives

Rolleston

Time

08:35 am

Departs from

Rolleston

About station

Time

08:35 am

Arrives

Darfield

Time

08:55 am

Departs from

Darfield

About station

Time

08:55 am

Arrives

Springfield

Time

09:20 am

Departs from

Springfield

About station

Time

09:20 am

Arrives

Arthur's Pass

Time

10:40 am

Departs from

Arthur's Pass

About station

Time

10:50 am

Arrives

Moana

Time

12:15 pm

Departs from

Moana

About station

Time

12:15 pm

Arrives

Greymouth

About station

Time

01:10 pm

Check Arrival and Departure times

Call our automated service for the latest times

0800 872 467