TranzAlpine Timetable
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TranzAlpine winter tales from $89
Voyage into a winter wonderland, high in the snow-capped Southern Alps, on a fairytale adventure aboard New Zealand's world-famous TranzAlpine train
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TranzAlpine
Experience one of the world's greatest train journeys aboard our TranzAlpine™ train.
Book your beautiful seat in our Scenic Class or make it an experience to savour in our Scenic Plus Class today.
Journey highlights
Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train 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.
The TranzAlpine is one of the world's great train journeys covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours. You’ll traverse the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps - the journey of a lifetime.
TranzAlpine Stations
Our TranzAlpine Christchurch to Greymouth train stops at several remote stations, including Arthur's Pass and Moana
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The TranzAlpine Journey
Ascend the Southern Alps on one of the world's greatest train journeys
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