How to travel from Arthur's Pass to Hastings, New Zealand
The distance between Arthur's Pass and Hastings is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Arthur's Pass to Hastings by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Arthur's Pass if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Christchurch, ferry and bus
Take the train to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Palmerston North then take the bus to Hastings.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$410($250)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Hastings.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$210($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Hastings.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$225($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arthur's Pass and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arthur's Pass to Hastings by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$210 ($125) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 12h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$225 ($140).
The distance between Arthur's Pass and Hastings is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (356 miles)
It takes around 16h 30m to get from Arthur's Pass and Hastings by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Arthur's Pass to Hastings is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$225 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Arthur's Pass and Hastings is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$210 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arthur's Pass and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Hastings. instead which will take 12h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arthur's Pass and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Hastings. instead which will take 12h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arthur's Pass to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Hastings. instead which will take 16h 30m.
The closest major airport to Hastings is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hastings. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Arthur's Pass to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Hastings. instead which will take 16h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arthur's Pass to Hastings is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$375 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arthur's Pass and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Christchurch, ferry and bus + 1 similar | 15h 40m | NZ$410($250) | 4 times a week | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 16h 30m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a week | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 35m | NZ$210($125) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 50m | NZ$225($140) | every 20 mins | 826km (513 miles) |
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Airports near Hastings
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Hastings
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Hastings
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Hastings