There are 6 ways to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Kushiro(Hokkaido)train Oozora
- Take the train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Attokotrain Hanasaki Line Rapid Service Nosappu / ...
6h 55m¥15,518–20,302Drive 393.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Lake Furencar 393.7 km
5h¥6,801–9,824Bus, train
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 釧路駅前bus 札幌~釧路
- Take the train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Attokotrain Hanasaki Line Rapid Service Nosappu / ...
8h 16m¥15,600–18,200Train to New Chitose Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)plane CTS - SHB
- Take the taxi from 奥行 to Lake Furentaxi
4h 44m¥56,628–112,243Bus
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 釧路駅前bus 札幌~釧路ニュースター
- Take the bus from 釧路駅前 to 道の駅スワン44ねむろbus 釧路根室線
8h 55m¥18,600–22,400Bus to Okadama Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from さっぽろ to 栄町bus
- Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)plane OKD - SHB
- Take the taxi from 奥行 to Lake Furentaxi
5h 16m¥28,863–81,182
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥55000 - ¥120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Lake Furen. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前 and arriving at 道の駅スワン44ねむろ via 釧路駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Lake Furen. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Attoko via Kushiro(Hokkaido). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Sapporo and Lake Furen is 454 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ¥15000 - ¥21000.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen, including transfers.
Sapporo to Lake Furen bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 札幌駅前 station.
Sapporo to Lake Furen train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Lake Furen is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ¥15000 - ¥21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥18000 - ¥23000 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Lake Furen, Japan?
You can take a train from Sapporo to Lake Furen via Kushiro(Hokkaido) and Attoko in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 札幌駅前 to Lake Furen via 釧路駅前 and 道の駅スワン44ねむろ in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Nakashibetsu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–100,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Kushiro(Hokkaido)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Attoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Attoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 釧路駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7,200
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Sapporo to Lake Furen bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 釧路駅前 station.
Sapporo to Lake Furen train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kushiro(Hokkaido) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Lake Furen is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Sapporo to Lake Furen.
There are five+ hotels available in Lake Furen.




