There are 5 ways to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōya to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo to Takikawatrain
- Take the train from Takikawa to Furanotrain
6h 3m¥6,467–8,863Bus
cheapest- 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 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
6h 11m¥2,242–5,528Drive 215.2 km
- Drive from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furanocar 215.2 km
2h 57m¥3,737–5,398Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōya to Sapporotrain Hokuto
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
6h 23m¥3,727–7,563Ski bus
- Take the bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotelbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
8h 24m¥8,231–8,492
Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano. However, there are services departing from 洞爺湖温泉 and arriving at 本通5丁目 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano. However, there are services departing from Tōya and arriving at Furano via Sapporo and Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Lake Toya Visitor Center and Furano is 311 km. The road distance is 215.2 km.
The best way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano, including transfers.
Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tōya station.
The best way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Lake Toya Visitor Center, Japan and Furano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano via 洞爺湖温泉, 洞爺駅前, Tōya, Sapporo, and Takikawa in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Toya Visitor Center to 本通5丁目 via 洞爺湖温泉, 南1条, and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōya to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Takikawa to Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Tōya to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- 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
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 南1条 station.
Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Furano.
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