There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Hirafutrain H: Hakodate Line Local
3h 23m¥2,172–2,908Drive 95.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafucar 95.2 km
1h 26m¥1,652–2,386Bus
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 羊蹄登山口bus 小樽線
3h 47m¥2,444–3,415Ski bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Otani Inn Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort Hotelbus 501A
- Take the bus from ルスツリゾートホテル前 to 羊蹄登山口bus 留寿都倶知安線
4h 20m¥6,150–6,950
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal and arriving at 羊蹄登山口 via 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Hirafu via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Sapporo (Station) and Hirafu is 99 km. The road distance is 95.2 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu, including transfers.
Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal station.
Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Sapporo (Station), Japan and Hirafu, Japan?
You can take a train from Sapporo to Hirafu via Otaru in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to 羊蹄登山口 via Otaru Station and 小樽駅前 in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 羊蹄登山口
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from New Otani Inn Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from ルスツリゾートホテル前 to 羊蹄登山口
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at Otaru Station.
Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Sapporo (Station) to Hirafu.
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