What is the cheapest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Hirafu Welcome Center and Sapporo Station Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hirafu Welcome Center and arriving at Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

The distance between Hirafu Welcome Center and Sapporo Station Terminal is 102 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.

Where do I catch the Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal bus from?

Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from Hirafu Welcome Center station.

Train or bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

The best way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the time difference between Hirafu Welcome Center and Sapporo Station Terminal?

Sapporo Station Terminal is 1h behind Hirafu Welcome Center. It is currently 7:56 PM in Hirafu Welcome Center and 6:56 PM in Sapporo Station Terminal.

Can I drive from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal.

Where can I stay near Sapporo Station Terminal?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Sapporo Station Terminal.

Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal

Q: How long does it take to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kutchan to SapporoD: Niseko Liner
3h 13m
¥2,611–3,563
Drive 96.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo Station Terminal96.1 km
1h 26m
¥1,639–2,367
Ski bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo502
3h 56m
¥5,000–5,500
Ski bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic TerminalNew Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
2. Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal JAL Gate to Sapporo Sta.Airport Liner Bus
4h 18m
¥5,600–7,240
Bus
1. Take the bus from ひらふウェルカムセンター to ニセコノーザンリゾートａユナイテッドシャトル
2. Take the bus from ノーザンリゾートアンヌプリ to 札幌駅前札幌～ニセコ
4h 58m
¥2,917–3,708

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 102.2 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Hirafu Welcome Center, Japan and Sapporo Station Terminal, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kutchan to Sapporo once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Access Network operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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