What is the cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan?

The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥250 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan?

The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥210 - ¥950.

Is there a direct bus between Hirafu and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 南十字街. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Hirafu and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hirafu and arriving at Kutchan. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Hirafu to Kutchan?

The distance between Hirafu and Kutchan is 6 km.

How do I travel from Hirafu to Kutchan without a car?

The best way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥210 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Hirafu to Kutchan?

The bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街 takes 9 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Hirafu to Kutchan bus from?

Hirafu to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.

Where do I catch the Hirafu to Kutchan train from?

Hirafu to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.

Train or bus from Hirafu to Kutchan?

The best way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥210 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥150 - ¥250 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Hirafu to Kutchan bus arrive?

Hirafu to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 南十字街 station.

Where does the Hirafu to Kutchan train arrive?

Hirafu to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 641+ hotels available in Kutchan.

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Hirafu to Kutchan by bus

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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?

Donan Bus operates a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥210–290 and the journey takes 9 min. Niseko Bus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Kutchan every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–250 and the journey takes 10 min.

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