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How to get fromLake Tōya to Shakotanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tōya to Shakotan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Otaru

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōya to Sapporotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国bus bus
    6h 8m
    ¥4,557–7,463

  2. Drive 114.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tōya to Shakotancar car 114.6 km
    1h 57m
    ¥1,986–2,869

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 南１条bus bus 札幌洞爺湖線
    2. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国bus bus ２０積丹線
    6h 10m
    ¥2,562–5,078

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tōya to Sapporotrain train Hokuto
    2. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Yoichi Ekimae Jujigaibus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    6h 48m
    ¥4,767–6,663

Lake Tōya to Shakotan by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Lake Tōya, Japan and Shakotan, Japan?

You can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 美国 via 南１条, 北１条西４丁目, 小樽駅前ｂｔ, and 小樽駅前 in around 6h 10m.

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