Premium · No. TranzAlpine
TranzAlpine train timings
TranzAlpine timetable
1 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch Railway Station | — | — | 0 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by KiwiRail Great Journeys on the day.
TranzAlpine: Christchurch to Christchurch
TranzAlpine is a premium train run by KiwiRail Great Journeys between Christchurch Railway Station and Christchurch Railway Station.
It leaves Christchurch Railway Station at 08:15. It runs every day.
TranzAlpine is KiwiRail's iconic journey across the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Greymouth on New Zealand's South Island, covering 224 km in approximately 4h30m. Ascending from Canterbury Plains through Arthur's Pass (920m) via 16 tunnels and 4 viaducts, it is consistently voted one of the world's top 10 scenic rail journeys.
How to book TranzAlpine tickets
Tickets are sold by KiwiRail Great Journeys on greatjourneysnz.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on greatjourneysnz.comTranzAlpine: common questions
- What time does TranzAlpine leave Christchurch?
- TranzAlpine departs Christchurch Railway Station at 08:15. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- Does TranzAlpine run every day?
- Yes, TranzAlpine runs daily.
- Where can I book TranzAlpine tickets?
- On KiwiRail Great Journeys's own site, greatjourneysnz.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.