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TranzAlpine, New Zealand Train tickets, plus flights, hotels and car hire – all in one place

TranzAlpine Train

Traverse the spectacular mountain landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island on board the TranzAlpine. At FREEDOM we offer:

  • TranzAlpine Tickets – cross the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains
  • Escorted Tours – which include a TranzAlpine rail journey
  • Tailor Made Holidays – explore New Zealand by rail and road
  • Other NZ Rail Journeys – ride the Coastal Pacific or Northern Explorer

By booking your rail journey, flights and hotels all in one place you will benefit from ATOL protection on your whole holiday, as well as a dedicated New Zealand Specialist to help you plan your trip.

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TranzAlpine Train, South Island, New Zealand

TranzAlpine

Christchurch | Rolleston | Darfield | Springfield | Arthur’s Pass | Moana | Greymouth

Rail Journey from £135

Holidays including the TranzAlpine

Explore New Zealand by road and rail, or on one of our expert led escorted tours.

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New Zealand by Road & Rail

Auckland | Rotorua | Wellington | Queenstown | Christchurch

Self Drive Holiday 17 days from £2199
Tranzalpine Train
Coastal Pacific

Traverse by Train

Perth | Adelaide | Auckland | Wellington | Kaikoura | Queenstown | Milford Sound | Christchurch

Holiday Idea 22 days from £4425
Australia & NZ by Rail
GPT Bus South Island Generic

Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach

Auckland | Bay of Islands | Rotorua | Wellington | Christchurch | Queenstown | Dunedin

Escorted Tour 19 days from £4819
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Lake Pukaki

New Zealand Marvel

Christchurch | Franz Josef | Queenstown | Te Anau | Milford Sound | Wellington | Rotorua | Auckland

Escorted Tour 14 days from £3930 £3535
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Rotorua, New Zealand

Kia Ora New Zealand

Auckland | Bay of Islands | Rotorua | Wellington | Omarama | Dunedin | Te Anau | Millford Sound | Queenstown | Franz Josef | Christchurch

Escorted Tour 17 days from £4680 £4210
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Southern Spectacular

Christchurch | Dunedin | Te Anau | Milford Sound | Queenstown | Franz Josef

Escorted Tour 10 days from £3670 £3300
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Milford Sound

Southern Spotlight & North Island

Christchurch | Dunedin | Franz Josef | Wellington | Rotorua | Auckland

Escorted Tour & Self Drive 20 days from £3599 £3339
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New Zealand escorted tour

Ultimate New Zealand Highlights

Christchurch | Dunedin | Te Anau | Milford Sound | Queenstown | Wellington | Rotorua | Bay of Islands | Auckland

Small Group Tour 16 days from £4795
TranzAlpine, South Island

Southern Alps Rail Adventure

From Christchurch

Day Tour

More New Zealand Rail Journeys

Ride the Northern Explorer from Auckland to Wellington, or the Coastal Pacific from Picton to Christchurch.

Northern Explorer, National Park

Northern Explorer

Auckland | Hamilton | National Park | Palmerston North | Wellington

Rail Journey from £149
Coastal Pacific Kahutara River

Coastal Pacific

Picton | Blenheim | Kaikoura | Rangiora | Christchurch

Rail Journey from £105
Interislander Ferry, Cook Strait

Coastal Pacific & Interislander

Wellington | Picton | Christchurch

Ferry & Rail Combination from £149

NZ & Beyond

Self drive and escorted touring holidays, plus rail journeys aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, Indian Pacific and Ghan.

Free Planning Service

Tell us where you want to go and what you would like to do and we will create your perfect holiday – at a price you can afford.

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TranzAlpine, New Zealand

The TranzAlpine is truly one of the world’s great rail journeys, for the incredible vistas it offers over New Zealand’s Southern Alps and as a masterful work of engineering, with 16 tunnels and four viaducts making the route possible.

How long does the TranzAlpine take?

The 223 km rail journey from Christchurch to Greymouth takes 4 hours 50 minutes, leaving at 08:15 and arriving at 13:05. In reverse, the Greymouth to Christchurch train takes an extra 5 minutes, departing at 14:05 and arriving at 19:00.*

Where does the TranzAlpine stop?

The Christchurch to Greymouth train stops at Rolleston, Darfield, Springfield, Arthur’s Pass and Moana.

In the foothills of the Southern Alps, Springfield used to be the end of the line, before a route via Arthur’s Pass was agreed in 1884 and, 39 years later, New Zealand’s east and west coasts were finally connected.

The views from Arthur’s Pass are the highlight of many travellers’ TranzAlpine trip. For thos that need to get back to Christchurch, a day tour into the Southern Alps by rail is also available, disembarking the TranzAlpine at Arthur’s Pass for a scenic drive to Otira Gorge and lunch backdropped by snow-capped peaks.

How much is the TranzAlpine?

The Christchurch to Greymouth train fare starts at £135, with advanced booking highly recommended, especially for summer months. And why not upgrade to Scenic Plus, to enjoy a locally inspired menu paired with local wine as you travel?

Booking TranzAlpine Tickets

With FREEDOM, you can book TranzAlpine tickets on their own, chose one of our escorted tours that include the Southern Alps train journey, or ask us to design a bespoke New Zealand rail holiday, just for you.

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* Departure times correct as of March 2023

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