TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth, a 223 km round-trip journey between Christchurch and Greymouth, traverses the vast Canterbury Plains and reaches the spectacular backdrop of the Southern Alps.
Ride our world-famous TranzAlpine train and experience countless cherished highlights, as you ascend to the summit of the Southern Alps, you will see many magnificent landscapes.
From the pastures of the Canterbury Plains to the crisscrossing waterways of the Waimakariri River. Soar over the 73m-high stepped viaduct, then pass through the 8km-long Otira Tunnel directly beneath the main divide. Wind through the lush valleys of Otira and Jacksons, then follow the Grey River's meandering path to reach the rugged West Coast.
Departing from Christchurch, follow the Waimakariri River to Arthur's Pass, where steep alpine meadows undulate beautifully in summer. From Otira, enter the West Coast, where dense subtropical rainforests, rugged rocky terrain, and rivers unfold before your eyes.
Finally arriving in Greymouth, the spectacular West Coast glaciers are just within reach.
Christchurch Station
Address: Christchurch Station, Addington, Christchurch 8011
Greymouth Railway Station
Address: Greymouth Railway Station, 164 Mackay St, Greymouth 7805
Arthur's Pass Train Station
Address: Arthurs Pass Railway Station, Main Road. Note: Please check in and board the train at least 20 minutes before departure.
- Age policy: Infants aged 0–1 travel for free (not occupying a seat). Each adult can only bring one infant. If the infant will travel in a safety seat, a child seat ticket must be purchased. Children aged 2–14 pay child prices, and those aged 15 and over pay adult prices. Children under 4 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- [Baggage Information] You can carry one piece of hand baggage (up to 7 kg) and check one piece of baggage (up to 23 kg) for free. When traveling with an infant, you can carry one additional small infant bag (infants do not have a baggage allowance).
- [Reference time] Depart Christchurch at 8:15 AM, arrive Greymouth at 1:05 PM; depart Greymouth at 2:05 PM, arrive Christchurch at 6:31 PM; depart Christchurch at 8:15 AM, arrive Arthur's Pass at 10:52 AM; depart Arthur's Pass at 4:28 PM, arrive Christchurch at 6:31 PM.
- Please refer to the departure time on the e-ticket we send you after booking confirmation. Check in and board the train 20 minutes before departure. This product does not include transfers; you need to go to the train station on your own.
- If multiple people are traveling together and wish to be seated together, or if you have special seating requests, please make a note when placing your booking. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee it 100%. Thank you for your understanding.
- From May 5 to September 18, trains will run Friday to Monday (no service Tuesday to Thursday); starting September 22, service will resume 7 days a week. There will be no train service on Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Notes:
The Mountain Scenic Train operates 4 days a week (Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from May 10, 2025, and will resume 7-day-a-week operation from July 11, 2025. It will operate 4 days a week (Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from May 12 to July 12, 2026. The train will not operate during maintenance periods (May 17–22, Oct 25–27, 2025; Apr 25–27, May 12–Jun 5, Jul 10–13, Sep 26–28, Oct 24–26, 2026) and on Christmas Day (Dec 25).
