There are 4 ways to get from Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) is to train which costs ¥220 - ¥300 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥220 - ¥300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 倶知安駅前. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
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 8 min.
The distance between Hirafu and Kutchan (Station) is 7 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥220 - ¥300.
The train from Hirafu to Kutchan takes 8 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.
Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥220 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥220 - ¥950 and takes 17 min.
What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Kutchan (Station), Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Kutchan every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥220–300 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Donan Bus operates a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 倶知安駅前 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥220–310 and the journey takes 17 min. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hirafu to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 倶知安駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 倶知安駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
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Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 倶知安駅前 station.
Hirafu to Kutchan (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.
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