There are 4 ways to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Toyotomi to Asahikawatrain Sarobetsu / ...
- Take the bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo BTbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa / ...
6h 16m¥9,640–13,093Drive 231.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashikawa to Sōunkyōcar 231.1 km
3h 14m¥4,003–5,782Bus
- Take the bus from 幌延深地層研究センター前 to 本社ターミナルbus
- Take the bus from 沿岸バス本社ターミナル to 1条7丁目bus
- Take the bus from 1条8丁目 to 層雲峡bus
9h 3m¥12,977–16,982Train
- Take the train from Toyotomi to Asahikawatrain Sarobetsu / ...
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Kamikawatrain Sekihoku Main Line / ...
6h 34m¥9,930–12,893
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō. However, there are services departing from 幌延深地層研究センター前 and arriving at 層雲峡 via 沿岸バス本社ターミナル and 1条8丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō. However, there are services departing from Toyotomi and arriving at Kamikawa via Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Ashikawa and Sōunkyō is 295 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō, including transfers.
Ashikawa to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Engan Bus, depart from 幌延深地層研究センター前 station.
Ashikawa to Sōunkyō train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Toyotomi station.
The best way to get from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ashikawa, Japan and Sōunkyō, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō via 幌延深地層研究センター前, 沿岸バス本社ターミナル, 1条7丁目, 1条8丁目, and 層雲峡 in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō via Toyotomi, Asahikawa, Kamikawa, Morino Terasu, and Sounkyo BT in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Toyotomi to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Toyotomi to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Kamikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo BT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 1条8丁目 to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
- Phone
- 0164621550
- Website
- Engan Bus
Bus from 幌延深地層研究センター前 to 本社ターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,300
- Schedules at
- Engan Bus
Bus from 沿岸バス本社ターミナル to 1条7丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- Engan Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ashikawa to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Engan Bus, arrive at 本社ターミナル station.
Ashikawa to Sōunkyō train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Asahikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashikawa to Sōunkyō is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ashikawa to Sōunkyō.
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