There are 4 ways to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Kamikawatrain Sekihoku Main Line / ...
5h 14m¥16,927–22,362Drive 224 km
cheapest- Drive from Jōzankei to Sōunkyōcar 224 km
2h 50m¥3,406–4,919Bus, train
- Take the bus from 白糸の滝 to 札幌駅bus
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain
- Take the bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo BTbus
6h 4m¥4,916–8,538Bus
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to ３条９丁目bus 札幌～旭川
- Take the bus from 4条9丁目 to 層雲峡bus 81-層雲峡線
6h 23m¥3,888–5,814
Jōzankei to Sōunkyō by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō. However, there are services departing from 白糸の滝 and arriving at 層雲峡 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル and 4条9丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kamikawa via Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Jōzankei and Sōunkyō is 234 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥16000 - ¥23000.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō, including transfers.
Jōzankei to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from 中央バス札幌ターミナル station.
Jōzankei to Sōunkyō train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥16000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Jōzankei, Japan and Sōunkyō, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō via Sapporo, Asahikawa, Kamikawa, Morino Terasu, and Sounkyo BT in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 白糸の滝 to Sōunkyō via 南１条西三丁目, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, ３条９丁目, 4条9丁目, and 層雲峡 in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Kamikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo BT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to ３条９丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 4条9丁目 to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Jōzankei to Sōunkyō bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at ３条９丁目 station.
Jōzankei to Sōunkyō train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Asahikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōzankei to Sōunkyō is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Jōzankei to Sōunkyō.
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