There are 4 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 留辺蘂駅前bus 旭川~北見~釧路
- Take the train from Rubeshibe to Shiretoko-Sharitrain Sekihoku Main Line
4h 51mDrive 169.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Sharicar 169.6 km
2h 28m¥2,939–4,245Bus
- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 北見バスターミナルbus 旭川~北見~釧路
- Take the bus from Memambetsu Airport to Shari Bus Terminalbus 知床エアポートライナー
5h 33mTrain
- Take the train from Kamikawa to Abashiritrain Okhotsk / ...
6h 29m¥4,994–7,185
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari. However, there are services departing from 層雲峡 and arriving at Shari Bus Terminal via 北見 and Memambetsu Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari. However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Shiretoko-Shari via Abashiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Sōunkyō and Shiretoko-Shari is 183 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari, including transfers.
Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 層雲峡 station.
Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Shiretoko-Shari, 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.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Rubeshibe to Shiretoko-Shari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kamikawa to Abashiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 層雲峡 to 留辺蘂駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
Bus from 層雲峡 to 北見バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0152-23-3145
- Website
- sharibus.co.jp
Bus from Memambetsu Airport to Shari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,900
- Schedules at
- sharibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- Abashiri Bus
Bus from Memambetsu Airport to Shari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- Abashiri Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 北見バスターミナル station.
Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Abashiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Sōunkyō to Shiretoko-Shari.
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