There are 3 ways to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kawayu-Onsen[39425] JR Senmo / ...
- Take the bus from Kawayu Onsen Eki to SunayuKussharo Bus
2h 54m¥2,190–2,480Drive 50 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Kussharo50 km
46 min¥851–1,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Kussharo50 km
46 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko is to drive which takes 46 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
The distance between Shiretoko-Shari and Kussharo Ko is 54 km. The road distance is 50 km.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko is 50 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko.
There are 32+ hotels available in Kussharo Ko.
What companies run services between Shiretoko-Shari, Japan and Kussharo Ko, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Shiretoko-Shari to Kussharo Ko. However, you can take the train to Kawayu-Onsen, walk to Kawayu Onsen Eki, then take the bus to Sunayu. Alternatively, you can drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Kussharo in around 46 min.
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- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kawayu-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- 015-483-2101
- Website
- masyuko.or.jp
Bus from Kawayu Onsen Eki to Sunayu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,243
- Schedules at
- masyuko.or.jp
- Book at
- eco-passport.net
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
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