There are 4 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 D: Niseko Liner
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawatrain [186395] Ltd. Exp Lilac 1 / ...
4h 57m¥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
6h 57m¥2,870–6,920Drive 230.1 km
- Drive from Kutchan to Bieicar 230.1 km
3h 14m¥3,992–5,766Ski 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 ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Biei is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3900 - ¥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 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan to Biei. However, there are services departing from Kutchan and arriving at Biei via Sapporo(Jr) and Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
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 4h 57m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 4h 57m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Biei, Japan?
You can take a train from Kutchan to Biei via Sapporo(Jr) and Asahikawa in around 4h 57m. 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 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kutchan to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
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
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel Naturwald Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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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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