What is the cheapest way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan?

The cheapest way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan?

The fastest way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Obihiro and Kutchan?

No, there is no direct bus from Obihiro to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Obihiro Ekimae and arriving at 倶知安駅前 via New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and ひらふウェルカムセンター. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Obihiro and Kutchan?

No, there is no direct train from Obihiro to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Obihiro and arriving at Kutchan via Sapporo and Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Obihiro to Kutchan?

The distance between Obihiro and Kutchan is 312 km. The road distance is 256.8 km.

How do I travel from Obihiro to Kutchan without a car?

The best way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Obihiro to Kutchan?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Obihiro to Kutchan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Obihiro to Kutchan bus from?

Obihiro to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokuto Kotsu, depart from Obihiro Ekimae station.

Where do I catch the Obihiro to Kutchan train from?

Obihiro to Kutchan train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Obihiro station.

Train or bus from Obihiro to Kutchan?

The best way to get from Obihiro to Kutchan is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus and Ski bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Obihiro to Kutchan bus arrive?

Obihiro to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokuto Kotsu, arrive at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.

Where does the Obihiro to Kutchan train arrive?

Obihiro to Kutchan train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.

Can I drive from Obihiro to Kutchan?

Yes, the driving distance between Obihiro to Kutchan is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Obihiro to Kutchan.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 557+ hotels available in Kutchan.

Obihiro to Kutchan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Ski bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Obihiro to Kutchan 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 Obihiro to Sapporo(Jr)[187200] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Otaru to KutchanH: Hakodate Line Local / ...
6h 16m
¥7,849–10,882
Drive 256.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Obihiro to Kutchan256.8 km
3h 13m
¥4,407–6,365
Bus, Ski bus
1. Take the bus from Obihiro Ekimae to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal
2. Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome CenterNew Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
7h 8m
¥7,582–11,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 時計台前ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
2. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安十字街小樽線
7h 11m
¥5,323–6,647

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 312.2 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Obihiro, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?

You can take a train from Obihiro to Kutchan via Sapporo and Otaru in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Obihiro Ekimae to 倶知安駅前 via New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and ひらふウェルカムセンター in around 7h 8m.

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