What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

The fastest way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Toya Visitor Center and Kutchan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from 洞爺湖温泉 and arriving at 役場通 via 喜茂別. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Toya Visitor Center and Kutchan?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Tōya and arriving at Kutchan via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

The distance between Lake Toya Visitor Center and Kutchan is 65 km. The road distance is 50.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2000.

How long does it take to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan bus from?

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 洞爺湖温泉 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan train from?

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tōya station.

Train or bus from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

The best way to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan bus arrive?

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 喜茂別 station.

Where does the Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan train arrive?

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.

Can I drive from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan is 51 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 602+ hotels available in Kutchan.

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 喜茂別bus 札幌洞爺湖線
2. Take the bus from 喜茂別 to 役場通bus 京極線
2h 30m
¥1,412–1,971
Drive 50.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchancar 50.6 km
1h 2m
¥879–1,270
Train
1. Take the train from Tōya to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line
3h 50m
¥2,817–3,863
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchantaxi 50.6 km
1h 2m
¥14,000–17,000

Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan by foot and bus

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Distance: 65.2 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Toya Visitor Center, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Toya Visitor Center to 役場通 via 洞爺湖温泉 and 喜茂別 in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Toya Visitor Center to Kutchan via 洞爺湖温泉, 洞爺駅前, Tōya, and Oshamambe in around 3h 50m.

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