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How to get fromRausu to Lake Akanby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rausu to Lake Akan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from ウトロ温泉バスターミナル to 斜里バスターミナルbus bus 知床線
    2. Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Mashutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mashū Station to Lake Akanbus bus
    7h 2m
    ¥4,032–5,972

  2. Drive 144.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rausu to Lake Akan (Station)car car 144.8 km
    2h 15m
    ¥2,515–3,632

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  • Distance: 168.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Rausu, Japan and Lake Akan, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Rausu to Lake Akan. However, you can take the bus to 北こぶし知床ホテル＆リゾート, walk to ウトロ温泉バスターミナル, take the bus to 斜里バスターミナル, walk to Shiretoko-Shari, take the train to Mashu, walk to Mashū Station, then take the bus to Lake Akan. Alternatively, you can drive from Rausu to Lake Akan (Station) in around 2h 15m.

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