There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōya to Minami-Chitosetrain Hokuto
- Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Obihirotrain Tokachi / ...
5h 26m¥6,367–8,463Drive 248.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Tōya to Obihirocar 248.9 km
3h 7m¥4,323–6,244Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōya to Minami-Chitosetrain Hokuto
- Take the bus from Minami-Chitose Station to Obihiro Ekimaebus
6h 5m¥6,667–8,463Bus
- Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 南1条bus 札幌洞爺湖線
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 帯広駅バスターミナルbus ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
7h 21m¥5,482–6,728
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tōya to Obihiro. However, there are services departing from 洞爺湖温泉 and arriving at 帯広駅バスターミナル via 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Tōya to Obihiro. However, there are services departing from Tōya and arriving at Obihiro via Minami-Chitose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Lake Tōya and Obihiro is 304 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro, including transfers.
Lake Tōya to Obihiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Lake Tōya to Obihiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tōya station.
The best way to get from Lake Tōya to Obihiro is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Lake Tōya, Japan and Obihiro, Japan?
You can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to Obihiro via 洞爺駅前, Tōya, and Minami-Chitose in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 帯広駅バスターミナル via 南1条 and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōya to Minami-Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Minami-Chitose to Obihiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Tōya to Minami-Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Minami-Chitose Station to Obihiro Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,800
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
- Website
- obiun.co.jp
Bus from Minami-Chitose Station to Obihiro Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 南1条
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- takubus.com
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 帯広駅バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–3,900
- Schedules at
- takubus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Tōya to Obihiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 南1条 station.
Lake Tōya to Obihiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Chitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tōya to Obihiro is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Lake Tōya to Obihiro.
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