There are 4 ways to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airportbus Shiretoko Airport Liner
- Take the bus from 北見バスターミナル to 層雲峡bus 旭川~北見~釧路
5h 33mDrive 169.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shari to Sounkyo Gorgecar 169.6 km
2h 28m¥2,942–4,250Train, bus
- Take the train from Abashiri to Rubeshibetrain [39409] Jr Sekihoku / ...
- Take the bus from 留辺蘂駅前 to 層雲峡bus 旭川~北見~釧路
5h 46mTrain
- Take the train from Abashiri to Kamikawatrain Okhotsk / ...
5h 57m¥5,032–7,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge. However, there are services departing from Shari Bus Terminal and arriving at 層雲峡 via 女満別空港 and 北見バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge. However, there are services departing from Shiretoko-Shari and arriving at Kamikawa via Abashiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Shari and Sounkyo Gorge is 186 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge, including transfers.
Shari to Sounkyo Gorge bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, depart from Shari Bus Terminal station.
Shari to Sounkyo Gorge train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Abashiri station.
The best way to get from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Shari, Hokkaido, Japan and Sounkyo Gorge, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shari Bus Terminal to 層雲峡 via 女満別空港 and 北見バスターミナル in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Abashiri to Kamikawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Abashiri to Rubeshibe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Abashiri to Kamikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- abashiribus.com
Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- abashiribus.com
- Phone
- 0152-23-3145
- Website
- sharibus.co.jp
Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,200
- Schedules at
- sharibus.co.jp
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 北見バスターミナル to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
Bus from 留辺蘂駅前 to 層雲峡
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shari to Sounkyo Gorge bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, arrive at Memanbetu Airport station.
Shari to Sounkyo Gorge train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kamikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shari to Sounkyo Gorge is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Shari to Sounkyo Gorge.
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