There are 3 ways to get from Hakodate to Hirafu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakodate to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Hirafutrain H: Hakodate Line Local
3h 46m¥3,848–5,168Drive 171.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakodate to Hirafucar 171.3 km
2h 32m¥2,975–4,297Bus
- Take the bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus
4h 11m¥8,600–8,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Hirafu is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hakodate to Hirafu is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakodate station to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Hakodate Station and arriving at 山田交差点 via ひらふウェルカムセンター. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakodate to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Hakodate and arriving at Hirafu via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Hakodate and Hirafu is 186 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Hirafu without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Hakodate to Hirafu, including transfers.
Hakodate to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, depart from Hakodate Station.
Hakodate to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hakodate station.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Hirafu is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8600 - ¥8900 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Hakodate, Japan and Hirafu, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakodate to Hirafu via Oshamambe in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Hakodate Teisan Bus operates a bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Center once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hakodate to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Oshamambe to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0138-55-1111
- Website
- hakotaxi.co.jp
Bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000
- Schedules at
- hakotaxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakodate to Hirafu bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center station.
Hakodate to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakodate to Hirafu is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hakodate to Hirafu.
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