What is the cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

The cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

The fastest way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Asahikawa and Lake Tōya?

No, there is no direct bus from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya. However, there are services departing from ４条１丁目 and arriving at 洞爺湖温泉 via 札幌駅前７番のりば. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Asahikawa and Lake Tōya?

No, there is no direct train from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya. However, there are services departing from Asahikawa and arriving at Tōya via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

The distance between Asahikawa and Lake Tōya is 309 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.

How do I travel from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya without a car?

The best way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asahikawa to Lake Tōya bus from?

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from ４条１丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Asahikawa to Lake Tōya train from?

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Asahikawa station.

Train or bus from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

The best way to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Asahikawa to Lake Tōya bus arrive?

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.

Where does the Asahikawa to Lake Tōya train arrive?

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.

Can I drive from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya?

Yes, the driving distance between Asahikawa to Lake Tōya is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya.

Where can I stay near Lake Tōya?

There are 188+ hotels available in Lake Tōya.

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Asahikawa to Lake Tōya by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
2. Take the train from Sapporo to Tōyatrain Hokuto
5h 26m
¥6,418–8,605
Drive 234.1 km
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1. Drive from Asahikawa to Lake Tōyacar 234.1 km
3h 20m
¥4,054–5,856
Bus
1. Take the bus from ４条１丁目 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～旭川
2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉bus 札幌洞爺湖線
5h 39m
¥4,733–6,809

Asahikawa to Lake Tōya by bus

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Asahikawa, Japan and Lake Tōya, Japan?

You can take a train from Asahikawa to 洞爺湖温泉 via Sapporo, Tōya, and 洞爺駅前 in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ４条１丁目 to 洞爺湖温泉 via 札幌駅前 and 札幌駅前７番のりば in around 5h 39m.

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