There are 4 ways to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
4h 35m¥4,758–6,335Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 4条1丁目 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌~旭川
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 倶知安十字街bus 札幌~ニセコ
5h 38m¥2,833–6,809Train, bus
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安役場前bus 小樽線
5h 34m¥5,158–7,135Drive 209.5 km
- Drive from Asahikawa to Kutchancar 209.5 km
3h 10m¥3,606–5,208
Asahikawa to Kutchan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Asahikawa to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from 4条1丁目 and arriving at 倶知安十字街 via 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Asahikawa to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Asahikawa and arriving at Kutchan via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Asahikawa and Kutchan is 230 km. The road distance is 209.5 km.
The best way to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan, including transfers.
Asahikawa to Kutchan bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from 4条1丁目 station.
Asahikawa to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Asahikawa station.
The best way to get from Asahikawa to Kutchan is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Asahikawa, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?
You can take a train from Asahikawa to Kutchan via Sapporo in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4条1丁目 to 倶知安十字街 via 札幌駅前 in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安役場前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 4条1丁目 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 倶知安十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Asahikawa to Kutchan bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.
Asahikawa to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asahikawa to Kutchan is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Asahikawa to Kutchan.
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