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| Christchurch to Queenstown Train and Bus Travel Service | ||||||
Travel from Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier
and Queenstown on this scenic travel journey, travelling on the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth connecting
with a scenic bus service to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier for a 1 or more nights stay
before travelling onto Queenstown by scenic coach service. Travelling
on the TranzAlpine train is a scenic rail journey from
Christchurch to Arthurs Pass and
Greymouth passing though the Southern Alps from the east coast to the
west coast of of New Zealand's South Island.
The TranzAlpine carriages have advanced air bag suspension
system for quieter and smoother travel, un-tinted, non-reflective,
panoramic side and roof windows to capture the dramatic coastal and
mountain views of the magnificent South Island, GPS triggered
journey commentary in five languages at your seat via
headphones, plus information displays and overhead HD video and are
centrally heated/air conditioned for passenger comfort.
Each
carriage has onboard washroom/toilet facilities, with '2
Seat-Aisle-2 Seat' seating either as forward facing seats with head rests or 'Table Group' (4 people around a
table) seating allowing to experience the amazing views of the
magnificent South Island, through panoramic side and roof windows, while
enjoying the company of other passengers.The TranzAlpine train has a café carriage offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals and an open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favourite spots. A minimum of 2 days of travel is required. You can book accommodation that is near Christchurch Railway Station for TranzAlpine train service from Christchurch. |
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| Service Information | ||||||
| Travel Option 1 | ||||||
| Travel Day 1 | ||||||
| Christchurch to | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Service Information | Operated By | |
| Franz Josef | 8.15am | 5.05pm | Daily | combined bus and train service - via Greymouth* | TranzAlpine Train / Great Sights | |
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| * Fare includes all train and bus travel | ||||||
| Accommodation is required in Franz Josef for 1 or more nights stay. Click for Franz Josef Motel/Hotel or Hostel accommodation | ||||||
| Travel Day 2 | ||||||
| Franz Josef to | ||||||
| Queenstown | 8.00am | 4.10pm | Daily | scenic coach service | Great Sights | |
| Fares and Reservations | ONLINE FARES/RESERVATIONS | |||||
| Travel Option 2 | ||||||
| Travel Day 1 | ||||||
| Christchurch to | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Service Information | Operated By | |
| Fox Glacier | 8.15am | 5.40pm | Daily | combined bus and train service - via Greymouth* | TranzAlpine Train / Great Sights | |
| Accommodation is required in Fox Glacier for 1 or more nights stay. Click for Fox Glacier Motel/Hotel or Hostel accommodation | ||||||
| Travel Day 2 | ||||||
| Fox Glacier to | ||||||
| Queenstown | 8.50am | 4.15pm | Daily | Great Sights | ||
| * Fare includes all train and bus travel | ||||||
| Fares and Reservations | ONLINE FARES/RESERVATIONS | |||||
The above times are for
guidance only and may change with out notice |
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