There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Abuta by train, bus, or car
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Sapporo to Abuta by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Abuta is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Abuta is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Abuta. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前7番のりば and arriving at 洞爺駅前 via 洞爺湖温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sapporo and arriving at Tōya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Sapporo and Abuta is 163 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Abuta without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
The train from Sapporo to Tōya takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Sapporo to Abuta bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 札幌駅前7番のりば station.
Sapporo to Abuta train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Abuta is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Abuta, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Tōya every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Donan Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前7番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Tōya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前7番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Abuta bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Sapporo to Abuta train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Tōya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Abuta is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Sapporo to Abuta.
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