There are 4 ways to get from Rausu to Sōunkyō by taxi, 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.
Recommended option
Taxi, train
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Take a taxi from Rausu to Shiretoko-Shari
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Take the train from Abashiri to Kamikawa
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from 羅臼診療所前 to kushiro sta.bus tarminal
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Take the bus from 釧路駅前 to 層雲峡
2 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Michi-no-Eki to Abashiri Station
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Take the train from Abashiri to Rubeshibe
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Take the bus from 留辺蘂 to 層雲峡
Drive
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Drive from Rausu to Sōunkyō
Rausu to Sōunkyō by bus and walk
The journey time between Rausu and Sōunkyō is around 9h 45m and covers a distance of around 393 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Akan Bus, the Rausu to Sōunkyō service departs from 羅臼診療所前 and arrives in Sōunkyō. Typically eight services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Sōunkyō is 0120-565653.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rausu to Sōunkyō is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Rausu to Sōunkyō is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rausu to Sōunkyō. However, there are services departing from 羅臼診療所前 and arriving at 層雲峡 via 釧路駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Rausu and Sōunkyō is 182 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Rausu to Sōunkyō without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h and costs ¥26000 - ¥34000.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Rausu to Sōunkyō, including transfers.
Rausu to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Akan Bus, depart from 羅臼診療所前 station.
Rausu to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Akan Bus, arrive at 層雲峡 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rausu to Sōunkyō is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Rausu to Sōunkyō.
There are 13+ hotels available in Sōunkyō. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
- Distance: 182.5 km
- Duration: 7h
What companies run services between Rausu, Japan and Sōunkyō, Japan?
You can take a bus from Rausu to Sōunkyō via 釧路駅前 and 層雲峡 in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Abashiri to Kamikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4600 - ¥7000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4600 - ¥6500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4900 - ¥7000
- Green Seat
- ¥6500 - ¥9500
Train from Abashiri to Rubeshibe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2200 - ¥3300
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2200 - ¥3200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2300 - ¥3300
- Green Seat
- ¥3100 - ¥4300
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
Train from Abashiri to Rubeshibe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1700
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- abashiribus.com
Bus from Michi-no-Eki to Abashiri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1900
- Schedules at
- abashiribus.com
- Phone
- 0152-23-3145
- Website
- sharibus.co.jp
Bus from Utoro Michi-No-Eki to Abashiri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1600 - ¥3300
- Schedules at
- sharibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 留辺蘂 to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1100 - ¥1700
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
- Phone
- 0154-37-2224
- Website
- akanbus.co.jp
Bus from 羅臼診療所前 to kushiro sta.bus tarminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2300 - ¥3700
- Schedules at
- akanbus.co.jp
Bus from 釧路駅前 to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5000
- Schedules at
- akanbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥21000 - ¥25000
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