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How to get fromSōunkyō to Shariby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Shari by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 留辺蘂駅前bus bus 旭川～北見～釧路
    2. Take the train from Rubeshibe to Shiretoko-Sharitrain train Sekihoku Main Line
    4h 51m

  2. Drive 170.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sōunkyō to Sharicar car 170.2 km
    2h 29m
    ¥2,959–4,274

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 北見バスターミナルbus bus 旭川～北見～釧路
    2. Take the bus from Memambetsu Airport to Shari Bus Terminalbus bus 知床エアポートライナー
    5h 33m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kamikawa to Abashiritrain train Okhotsk / ...
    6h 29m
    ¥4,994–7,185

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  • Distance: 182.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Shari, Hokkaido, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to Shari Bus Terminal via 層雲峡, 北見, and Memambetsu Airport in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kamikawa to Abashiri 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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