TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

Name: TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth
Price: 243.75 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.36 (316 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if travelling with a wheelchair

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure and check in at the station to receive your boarding pass

This train passes through the Southern Alps, please dress for the alpine conditions

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

One of the world’s great train journeys, traveling coast to coast through forests and farmland and through the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine operates a daily return service between Christchurch and Greymouth. From the comfort of world-class carriages, you will see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. The train then climbs into the majestic Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass National Park, 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. While on board enjoy the journey in award-winning world-class carriages with specially designed seats. Awaken your senses in the open air viewing decks or sit back and enjoy the GPS triggered audio commentary available through headphones at every seat. All trains have a licensed café carriage providing snacks and light meals.

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

One way Rail Journey

GPS-triggered audio commentary

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks ( available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Options

Scenic Plus

Scenic Plus
Included Food and Beverage

Scenic

Christchurch to Greymouth: 4.5 hour train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth

Reviews

4.36

316 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

202

Journey of discovery
Halye M,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a must to take the train to see the beautiful and rugged mountains, hills, valleys, rivers and waterfalls in the comfort of luxurious train carriages with other fellow travellers from all over the world.
Very good overall
David N,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The train was delayed on departing by 20 minutes but no announcements were made. Anyhow, the train was clean and staff very friendly. The views were super in some places though the plains were much of a muchness. FWIW: we did make up some time but stopped two stops before Christchurch to let a passenger alight and the we sat for almost 15 minutes before moving off again. Once moving an announcement was made that a “problem stick” had caused the delay. Didn’t feel too professional from that point of view.
Disappointing Custmer Service.
robprigg51,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The trip itself cannot be faulted. I would just like to warn others that if your journey is cancelled at the last minute on behalf of the tour company, opt for a full refund. Sadly we didn’t and were disappointed not to be allocated forward facing seats that we had originally booked months before travelling. Our whole first class experience that was very expensive was ruined by travelling in our seats against the direction of travel. What has made this an even worse experience is the customer service of this company is appalling suggesting we should claim for our disappointment through any travel insurance we may have! Bottom line - go for a refund and rebook choosing your seats. Sadly we thought we would have been better taken care of.
Amazing experience!!
Sharon A,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience !! Worked like clock work 😊 with easy to board, staff were great! We did the lunch and train ride and were fortunate enough to have a lovely UK couple share the table we were on. The food was fantastic!! We thought it was just lunch but you get a lovely A la carte menu which also includes a light breakfast which was totally delicious with drinks being alcohol and juices or cool drinks and coffee and teas. We would definitely do it again! You won’t be disappointed!! 😊😊
Fantastic trip
458eugened,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing, the best train travell we had from greaymouth to christchurch. Just look out from the window and enjoy the beautiful God's creation.
Excellent Way to Experience New Zealand Alpines
Timothy B,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well organized, very professional staff, comfortable setting, and clean environment. An excellent way to experience the New Zealand Alpines.
We felt that it lacked...
Polly G,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We felt that it lacked the personal commentary of the different areas that we were passing through. Overall a very good scenic journey through the wilderness of the South Island
My trip
cheryl a,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an extraordinary experience and I should say a must do on any visit to New Zealand south island.
A magnificent train journey
F651ZQdiana,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience and well worth the trip to see all the beautiful South Island scenery enroute. Friendly helpful safe who kept the train spotlessly clean for the entire trip
A bucket list experience.
Bob M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a BUCKET LIST experience. A fantastic journey with jaw dropping views. The staff were really good. The viewing carriages were great but got busy (max occupancy 20 people): wish we’d looked at booking the upper class so we could have more space in the viewing carriage. The buffet car was good but could have used more coffee machines/staff as at times the wait for service was long. The luggage management was excellent.

From NZ$243.75