TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Christchurch to Greymouth

4.5 hour train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth

Reviews

4.39

278 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

179

Excellent way to travel across the Country
Mary R,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We used the time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Train was full. Could not figure out how to access commentary.
Disappointed
Robert P,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Time keeping is poor resulting in having to cancel or rearrange other bookings. Little commentary . Virtually no historical informations about the villages along the route.
Worth a ride
Garry I,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Check in was easy although we were there before some of the bus groups. The trip was wonderful and staff were friendly and helpful.
No leaves on the line!
Andrea S,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It wasn't as epic as I was expecting. That said I would recommend doing the journey to other travellers. I would have liked more spoken information about the landscapes and what we were seeing. Some info on TV screens but they were in the middle and I was looking out! Perhaps autumn is not the best time to travel, maybe winter with snow and ice? The staff were all friendly.
Wow - amazing scenery
SUSAN P,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing views - mind blowing Useful to take your own picnic, food available on train if needed. Wine & beer too