There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 喜茂別bus 札幌洞爺湖線
1h 59m¥4,240–5,319Drive 74.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Usu-zancar 74.2 km
1h 10m¥1,287–1,859Train
- Take the train from Sapporo to Kutchantrain D: Niseko Liner
2h 29m¥8,965–11,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sapporo to Usu-zantaxi 74.2 km
1h 10m¥24,000–29,000Ski bus
- Take the bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort Hotelbus 501A
2h 46m¥9,600–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Usu-zan. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前７番のりば and arriving at 喜茂別 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Usu-zan. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kutchan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Sapporo and Usu-zan is 75 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan, including transfers.
Sapporo to Usu-zan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 札幌駅前７番のりば station.
Sapporo to Usu-zan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Usu-zan is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Usu-zan, Japan?
Donan Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 喜茂別 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Kutchan once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- 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 喜茂別
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 11-290-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Sapporo MK
- Phone
- +81 11-860-4141
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Usu-zan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 喜茂別 station.
Sapporo to Usu-zan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Usu-zan is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sapporo to Usu-zan.
There are 584+ hotels available in Usu-zan.