What is the cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Furano?

The cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Furano is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Furano?

The fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Furano is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Hokkaido and Furano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 札幌駅前 and arriving at 本通５丁目. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hokkaido and Furano?

No, there is no direct train from Hokkaido to Furano. However, there are services departing from Sapporo(Jr) and arriving at Furano via Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Hokkaido to Furano?

The distance between Hokkaido and Furano is 146 km. The road distance is 113.3 km.

How do I travel from Hokkaido to Furano without a car?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Furano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥160 - ¥2700.

How long does it take to get from Hokkaido to Furano?

The bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通５丁目 takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hokkaido to Furano bus from?

Hokkaido to Furano bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 札幌駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Hokkaido to Furano train from?

Hokkaido to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo(Jr) station.

Train or bus from Hokkaido to Furano?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Furano is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥160 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Hokkaido to Furano bus arrive?

Hokkaido to Furano bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 本通５丁目 station.

Where does the Hokkaido to Furano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hokkaido to Furano?

Yes, the driving distance between Hokkaido to Furano is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Hokkaido to Furano.

Where can I stay near Furano?

There are 452+ hotels available in Furano.

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There are 3 ways to get from Hokkaido to Furano by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通５丁目bus 札幌～富良野
2h 31m
¥160–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Takikawatrain [186395] Ltd. Exp Lilac 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Takikawa to Furanotrain [39167] Jr Nemuro / ...
3h 1m
¥2,981–3,928
Drive 113.3 km
1. Drive from Sapporo to Furanocar 113.3 km
1h 34m
¥1,968–2,842

Hokkaido to Furano by bus

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Distance: 145.9 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Hokkaido, Japan and Furano, Japan?

Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通５丁目 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥160–2,700 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapporo(Jr) to Furano via Takikawa in around 3h 1m.

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