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How to get fromKutchan to Shiraoiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kutchan to Shiraoi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Oshamambe

    best
    1. Take the train from Kutchan to Oshamambetrain train Hakodate Main Line
    2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Shiraoitrain train Hokuto / ...
    3h 22m
    ¥4,018–5,345

  2. Drive  78 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kutchan to Shiraoicar car 78 km
    1h 9m
    ¥1,343–1,939

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 倶知安役場前 to 小樽駅前bus bus 小樽線
    2. Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sapporo to Shiraoitrain train
    4h 36m
    ¥4,264–5,948

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kutchan to Shiraoitaxi taxi 78 km
    1h 9m
    ¥36,000–43,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kutchan to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Shiraoitrain train Hokuto / ...
    3h 32m
    ¥3,865–5,167

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 苫小牧駅前bus bus 札幌～苫小牧
    5h 39m
    ¥1,550–5,120

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  • Distance: 191 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Shiraoi, Japan?

You can take a train from Kutchan to Shiraoi via Oshamambe in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 倶知安十字街 to Shiraoi via 札幌駅前, 苫小牧駅前, and Tomakomai in around 5h 39m.

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