There are 4 ways to get from Furano to Hirafu by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Furano to Takikawatrain
- Take the train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain
- Take the train from Otaru to Hirafutrain
5h 53m¥5,046–6,962Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 本通5丁目 to 札幌駅前bus
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前btbus
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 羊蹄登山口bus 小樽線
6h 24m¥1,800–5,450Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Furano to Hirafucar 203.4 km
3h 3m¥3,529–5,098Ski bus
- Take the bus from Furano Natulux Hotel to Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Conventionbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
7h 43m¥8,150–8,450
Furano to Hirafu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Furano to Hirafu is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Furano to Hirafu is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Furano to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from 本通5丁目 and arriving at 羊蹄登山口 via 札幌駅前 and 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Furano to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Furano and arriving at Hirafu via Takikawa, Sapporo and Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Furano and Hirafu is 238 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Furano to Hirafu without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Furano to Hirafu, including transfers.
Furano to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 本通5丁目 station.
Furano to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Furano station.
The best way to get from Furano to Hirafu is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Furano, Japan and Hirafu, Japan?
You can take a train from Furano to Hirafu via Takikawa, Sapporo, and Otaru in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 本通5丁目 to 羊蹄登山口 via 札幌駅前, 小樽駅前bt, and 小樽駅前 in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Furano to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 本通5丁目 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前bt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 羊蹄登山口
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Furano Natulux Hotel to Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Furano to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.
Furano to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Takikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Furano to Hirafu is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Furano to Hirafu.
There are 598+ hotels available in Hirafu.






