There are 5 ways to get from Kutchan to Biei by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kutchan to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
5h 5m¥5,315–7,117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 時計台前bus 札幌~ニセコ
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 旭川駅前bus 札幌~旭川
7h 3m¥2,870–6,920Drive 230.1 km
- Drive from Kutchan to Bieicar 230.1 km
3h 14m¥3,868–5,587Train via Otaru
- Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
5h 18m¥5,382–7,325Ski bus
- Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel Naturwald Furanobus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
10h¥8,712–9,215
Kutchan to Biei by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutchan to Biei is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Biei is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutchan to Biei. However, there are services departing from 倶知安十字街 and arriving at 美瑛駅 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル and 旭川駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan to Biei. However, there are services departing from Kutchan and arriving at Biei via Sapporo and Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Kutchan and Biei is 252 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Biei without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kutchan to Biei, including transfers.
Kutchan to Biei bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 倶知安十字街 station.
Kutchan to Biei train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kutchan station.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Biei is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Biei, Japan?
You can take a train from Kutchan to Biei via Sapporo and Asahikawa in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 倶知安十字街 to 美瑛駅 via 時計台前, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, and 旭川駅前 in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 倶知安十字街 to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kutchan to Biei bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Kutchan to Biei train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan to Biei is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kutchan to Biei.
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