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Home/Destinations/Christchurch/TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine & Arthur’s Pass Tours

One of the world’s great rail journeys: the TranzAlpine train climbs from Christchurch over the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass, past gorges, river valleys and alpine peaks, with day trips to Castle Hill’s giant boulders. Spectacular scenery.

187 tours · prices per person, book with partner

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Christchurch
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
4.8(498)·10 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
4.9(387)·13 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
4.8(379)·9 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to Christchurch
Picton
Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to Christchurch
4.5(362)·5h 40min
from$158/ person
via Viator
TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth
Christchurch
TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth
4.3(357)·2h 30min–4h 30min
from$137/ person
via Viator
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
Christchurch
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
4.8(311)·9 hours
from$514/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
4.6(307)·9h 30min
from$166/ person
via Viator
Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch
−9%
Christchurch
Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch
4.8(242)·13 hours
from$154$172/ person
via Viator
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
Christchurch
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
4.5(238)·13 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Christchurch
Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
4.6(234)·9h 30min
from$284/ person
via Viator
TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
Greymouth
TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
4.3(205)·3h 30min–4h 30min
from$137/ person
via Viator
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
Christchurch
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
4.5(127)·10 hours
from$244/ person
via Viator
Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Christchurch to Picton
Christchurch
Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Christchurch to Picton
4.7(98)·3h 15min–6h 15min
from$158/ person
via Viator
Christchurch Sightseeing Pass
Christchurch
Christchurch Sightseeing Pass
4.5(81)·2 days
from$70/ person
via Viator
Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip
Christchurch
Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip
5.0(63)·6 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch with Lunch
Christchurch
TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch with Lunch
5.0(48)·10 hours
from$258/ person
via Viator
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
4.6(41)·10 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
Christchurch
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
5.0(32)·12 hours
from$324/ person
via Viator
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
4.7(26)·20 min–1h
from$17/ person
via Viator
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Christchurch
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
4.6(24)·8 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour
Christchurch
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour
4.7(22)·7h 30min
from$192/ person
via Viator
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour
Christchurch
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour
4.9(21)·5 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
Christchurch
Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
5.0(17)·10–13 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)
Christchurch
Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)
4.9(16)·8 hours
from$332/ person
via Viator
Christchurch City Private Day Tour with Gondola
Christchurch
Christchurch City Private Day Tour with Gondola
4.7(14)·8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
Christchurch
Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
3.0(11)·3–4 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Arthur’s Pass and Castle hills Private Day Trip From Christchurch
Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass and Castle hills Private Day Trip From Christchurch
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Arthurs Pass Jet Boating and TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch
Christchurch
Arthurs Pass Jet Boating and TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch
4.9(9)·10 hours
from$341/ person
via Viator
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Christchurch
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
4.2(9)·12 hours
from$336/ person
via Viator
Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
Christchurch
Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
5.0(7)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch
5.0(7)·7–8 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch
Christchurch
Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch
4.8(6)·9 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch
Christchurch
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch
5.0(6)·4 days
from$2,052/ person
via Viator
Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill Full-Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill Full-Day Tour from Christchurch
5.0(5)·10 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Christchurch International Airport To/From City Center Transfer
Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport To/From City Center Transfer
5.0(5)·20 min–30 min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Christchurch to Arthur Pass & castle Hill (Day tour)
Christchurch
Christchurch to Arthur Pass & castle Hill (Day tour)
5.0(5)·7–8 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide
Christchurch
Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide
5.0(3)·1 day
from$488/ person
via Viator
(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch
Christchurch
(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch
5.0(3)·13 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass
Greymouth
Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Christchurch Tram and Gondola Combo
Christchurch
Christchurch Tram and Gondola Combo
4.0(1)·1–7 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Arthur's Pass Tour TranzAlpine 1 way Christchurch to Greymouth
Christchurch
Arthur's Pass Tour TranzAlpine 1 way Christchurch to Greymouth
13 hours
from$286/ person
via Viator
Arthur's Pass Tour and TranzAlpine 1way Greymouth to Christchurch
Christchurch
Arthur's Pass Tour and TranzAlpine 1way Greymouth to Christchurch
13 hours
from$286/ person
via Viator

TranzAlpine Train in Christchurch — FAQ

What is the TranzAlpine train?
A scenic train from Christchurch across the Southern Alps to Greymouth via Arthur’s Pass.
What is Arthur’s Pass?
A high alpine pass and national park crossed by the TranzAlpine, rich in mountain scenery.
Can you do the TranzAlpine as a day trip?
Yes — day trips ride the train and often include Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill.

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