There are 3 ways to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Hirafutrain Hakodate Main Line
4h 1m¥3,280–4,566Drive 85.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Noboribetsu to Hirafucar 85.8 km
1h 28m¥1,485–2,144Bus, Ski bus
- Take the bus from 幌別本町 to 高速恵庭bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Rusutsu Resort Hotelbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
6h 3m¥8,519–10,116
Noboribetsu to Hirafu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Noboribetsu to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from 幌別本町 and arriving at 羊蹄登山口 via Eniwa, New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and ルスツリゾートホテル前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Noboribetsu to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Horobetsu and arriving at Hirafu via Higashi-Muroran and Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Noboribetsu and Hirafu is 158 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu, including transfers.
Noboribetsu to Hirafu bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 幌別本町 station.
Noboribetsu to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Muroran station.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Hirafu is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus and Ski bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Noboribetsu, Japan and Hirafu, Japan?
You can take a train from Horobetsu to Hirafu via Higashi-Muroran and Oshamambe in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 幌別本町 to 羊蹄登山口 via 高速恵庭, Eniwa, New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal, and ルスツリゾートホテル前 in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Oshamambe to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- Donan Bus
Bus from 幌別本町 to 高速恵庭
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Website
- Donan Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Noboribetsu to Hirafu bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 高速恵庭 station.
Noboribetsu to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noboribetsu to Hirafu is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Noboribetsu to Hirafu.
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