There are 3 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前bus
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo to Tōyatrain
8h 8m¥8,478–13,530Drive 300.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōyacar 300.2 km
4h 6m¥4,591–6,632Bus
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉bus
8h 18m¥5,795–9,040
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya. However, there are services departing from Sounkyo BT and arriving at 洞爺湖温泉 via 旭川駅前 and 札幌駅前７番のりば. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Sōunkyō and Lake Tōya is 379 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 8m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya, including transfers.
Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from Sounkyo BT station.
Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at Asahikawa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Sōunkyō to Lake Tōya.
There are 188+ hotels available in Lake Tōya.
What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Lake Tōya, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to 洞爺湖温泉 via Sounkyo BT, Asahikawa Station, 旭川駅前, 札幌駅前, and 札幌駅前７番のりば in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Tōya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–6,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- Donan Bus
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
- Donan Bus
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