There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tōya 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 1m¥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 8m¥2,242–5,528Drive 214.9 km
- Drive from Lake Tōya to Furanocar 214.9 km
2h 56m¥3,701–5,346Train, 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 20m¥3,727–7,563Ski bus
- Take the bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotelbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
8h 31m¥8,231–8,492
Lake Tōya to Furano by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tōya to Furano is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tōya to Furano is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tōya 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Tōya to Furano. However, there are services departing from Tōya and arriving at Furano via Sapporo and Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Lake Tōya and Furano is 311 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tōya to Furano without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lake Tōya to Furano, including transfers.
Lake Tōya to Furano bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Lake Tōya to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tōya station.
The best way to get from Lake Tōya to Furano is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Lake Tōya, Japan and Furano, Japan?
You can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to Furano via 洞爺駅前, Tōya, Sapporo, and Takikawa in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 本通5丁目 via 南1条 and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Tōya to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takikawa to Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Tōya to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- Donan Bus
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
- Donan Bus
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Tōya to Furano bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 南1条 station.
Lake Tōya to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tōya to Furano is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lake Tōya to Furano.
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