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How to get fromDate to Lake Shikotsuby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Date to Lake Shikotsu by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Datemombetsu to Minami-Chitosetrain train Hokuto
    2. Take the bus from 南千歳駅 to 支笏湖bus bus 空４支笏湖線
    3h 9m
    ¥4,295–6,633

  2. Drive 80.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Date to Lake Shikotsucar car 80.4 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,393–2,011

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 東室蘭駅東口 to 高速恵庭bus bus 高速白鳥号
    2. Take the taxi from 高速恵庭 to Lake Shikotsutaxi taxi
    3h 28m
    ¥14,335–18,299

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Datemombetsu to Shiraoitrain train Hokuto / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Shiraoi to Lake Shikotsutaxi taxi
    1h 27m
    ¥12,265–15,653

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Date to Lake Shikotsutaxi taxi 80.4 km
    1h 20m
    ¥21,000–25,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 141.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Date, Hokkaido, Japan and Lake Shikotsu, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Date to Lake Shikotsu. However, you can take the train to Minami-Chitose, walk to 南千歳駅, take the bus to 支笏湖, then take the taxi to Lake Shikotsu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Higashi-Muroran, walk to 東室蘭駅東口, take the bus to 高速恵庭, then take the taxi to Lake Shikotsu.

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