There are 5 ways to get from Hirafu to Furano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hirafu to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Takikawatrain
- Take the train from Takikawa to Furanotrain
5h 31m¥5,000–6,744Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
6h 22m¥1,865–5,436Train, bus
- Take the train from Hirafu to Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
5h 44m¥2,260–5,444Drive 206.9 km
- Drive from Hirafu to Furanocar 206.9 km
2h 56m¥3,589–5,184Ski bus
- Take the bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotelbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
8h 27m¥8,164–8,401
Hirafu to Furano by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Furano is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Furano is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirafu to Furano. However, there are services departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 本通5丁目 via 小樽駅前bt and 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirafu to Furano. However, there are services departing from Hirafu and arriving at Furano via Sapporo(Jr) and Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Hirafu and Furano is 238 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Furano without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Hirafu to Furano, including transfers.
Hirafu to Furano bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.
Hirafu to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Furano is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Furano, Japan?
You can take a train from Hirafu to Furano via Sapporo(Jr) and Takikawa in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 本通5丁目 via 小樽駅前, 小樽駅前bt, 時計台前, and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hirafu to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Takikawa to Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Hirafu to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前
- 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 Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hirafu to Furano bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Hirafu to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu to Furano is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Hirafu to Furano.
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