Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton

We had a wonderful time on the Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Christchurch. We sat in Scenic plus. On the Northern Pacific we sat in ‘scenic’. The ‘plus’ was very enjoyable with extra luggage allowance, lots of food from the different regions we were traveling through. The sweetest host who put smiles on the faces of all passengers. And the carriage had wonderful scenic windows. Klook came through and made this such an easy transaction. Thank you

Scenic views with audio commentary on free provided headphones. Comfortable seats with USB charging under the table. Good selection of tasty fresh food and affordable drinks on board. Very convenient to check bags through to Wellington (if travelling on the connecting InterIslander ferry at 14:15 from Picton). Be sure to request seats on the right side of the train (Christchurch to Picton) for best views - call beforehand or check in early (from 6am for 7am departure).

What an unforgettable experience! This picturesque six-hour journey travels the east coast of the South Island, which offers incredible views of the Kaikōura Ranges on one side and the swells of the Pacific Ocean on the other. Also carries us through 22 tunnels and across 175 bridges. This is the purest and most healing.

Kaikoura is a must go place in South New Zealand, and the costal railway is definitely a must to take! very beautiful view

Overall, the experience on this train was quite good. The train arrived very punctually, and the staff were friendly and professional. When boarding, passengers were asked to place large luggage in the designated luggage area, and upon arrival the staff used a conveyor belt system to bring the luggage down, which made the process organized and easy. The train itself is a scenic route, with views on both sides—the ocean on one side and grasslands on the other. On a clear day, the scenery is beautiful and very relaxing. The train is also equipped with a restaurant, café, and clean restrooms, making the journey comfortable. However, the ticket price is relatively high. If you mainly need transportation, the experience is not dramatically different from taking an InterCity bus. If the weather is cloudy or rainy, the scenic value may be reduced.

The wind passing by was very beautiful❤️ When we were about to reach Kaikoura, we took the last pass and there was no window so we could see the scenery very clearly😍 It was so beautiful! Moreover, the seats are large and you can buy coffee and bread🥯, which is a great enjoyment🥰

Worth doing this if you are in new zealand. Beautiful views of the coast for over 100 kms. Process was very straight forward - call them and request for seats on the left side if you are going to christchurch, right side if you are going to picton

Plesant & unique ride with magnificent coastline views on one side & snow-capped mountains on the other. Better experience overall than the TranzAlpine.

we had a very relaxing trip on the train. The staff was fantastic and being able to look out of the open car was pretty neat.

This is the perfect train to travel along the east coast of New Zealand. You can see farms, wineries, and the ocean. If you're lucky, you can even see whales or dolphins. I've seen them too. Picton is a small city, so it's easy to get around.