The average bus between Chitose and Hirafu takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chitose to Hirafu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chitose and Hirafu. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chitose is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Hirafu at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Chitose station and arriving at Hirafu station via Rusutsu Resort Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Chitose to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.
Chitose to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, arrive at 羊蹄登山口 station.
The distance between Chitose and Hirafu is 75 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to 羊蹄登山口 via ルスツリゾートホテル前 in around 3h 38m.