The TranzAlpine Rail Service between Greymouth and Christchurch - Greymouth, concludes Christchurch, New Zealand

The TranzAlpine rated one of the world's greatest! The TranzAlpine includes both one way seating and tabled group seating with both styles allow you to experience the amazing views while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. An open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favorite spots.

From Pacific Ocean to Tasman Sea The TranzAlpine train is a daily rail service operating coast to coast between Greymouth and Christchurch.

The TranzAlpine travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.

Rail ticket options include:

• Greymouth to Christchurch
• Greymouth to Arthurs Pass
• Arthurs Pass to Christchurch

TIMETABLE - Greymouth / Christchurch (231 kilometers - 143 miles):

• 1:45pm - Greymouth
• 2:05pm - Brunner
• 2:26pm - Kokiri (stops only for pre-booked passengers)
• 2:42pm - Moana
• 3:07pm - Jacksons
• 3:33pm - Otira
• 3:57pm - Arthurs Pass
• 4:19pm - Cass
• 5:12pm - Springfield
• 5:29pm - Darfield
• 5:47pm - Rolleston
• 6:05pm - Christchurch

Please Note: Timetable is subject to change without notice.