There are 5 ways to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Furano to Takikawa
- Take the train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
- Take the train from Sapporo to Kutchan
5h 29m¥4,796–8,062Drive 202.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki202.1 km
2h 49m¥3,444–4,974Bus
- Take the bus from 十字街 to 時計台前札幌～富良野
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安十字街小樽線
6h 12m¥4,321–5,813Bus, train
- Take the bus from 十字街 to 札幌駅前札幌～富良野
- Take the train from Otaru to KutchanH: Hakodate Line Local / ...
6h 12m¥4,480–5,825Ski bus
- Take the bus from Furano Natulux Hotel to Hirafu Welcome CenterNiseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
7h 58m¥7,700–8,000
Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki. However, there are services departing from 十字街 and arriving at 倶知安十字街 via 時計台前 and 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki. However, there are services departing from Furano and arriving at Kutchan via Takikawa and Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Shimo-furano and Kutchan-eki is 231 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.
The best way to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥4800 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki, including transfers.
Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 十字街 station.
Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Furano station.
The best way to get from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥4800 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Shimo-furano, Japan and Kutchan-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Furano to Kutchan via Takikawa and Sapporo in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 十字街 to Kutchan-eki via 時計台前, 小樽駅前ｂｔ, 小樽駅前, and 倶知安十字街 in around 6h 12m.
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- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Furano to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- 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.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,400–3,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Green Seat
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 十字街 to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,100
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 十字街 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,100
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Furano Natulux Hotel to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Takikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Shimo-furano to Kutchan-eki.
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