There are 4 ways to get from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Higashi 1-chome to Koshimizubus Koshimizu Line
- Take the taxi from Koshimizu to Lake Kussharotaxi
1h 24m¥11,653–14,928Drive 64.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Abashiri to Lake Kussharocar 64.7 km
59 min¥1,120–1,618Train
- Take the train from Katsuradai to Kawayu-Onsentrain Senmo Line / ...
1h 49m¥5,466–6,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abashiri to Lake Kussharotaxi 64.7 km
59 min¥19,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo is to drive which takes 59 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo. However, there are services departing from Katsuradai and arriving at Kawayu-Onsen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Abashiri and Lake Kussharo is 69 km. The road distance is 64.7 km.
The best way to get from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo, including transfers.
Abashiri to Lake Kussharo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Katsuradai station.
Abashiri to Lake Kussharo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kawayu-Onsen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abashiri to Lake Kussharo is 65 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Abashiri to Lake Kussharo.
There are 47+ hotels available in Lake Kussharo.
What companies run services between Abashiri, Japan and Lake Kussharo, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Katsuradai to Kawayu-Onsen 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Katsuradai to Kawayu-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- Abashiri Bus
Bus from Higashi 1-chome to Koshimizu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- Abashiri Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
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