There are 4 ways to get from Tōyako to Kutchan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōya to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line
3h 2m¥2,587–3,459Drive 52.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōyako to Kutchancar 52.2 km
57 min¥907–1,311Bus
- Take the bus from 洞爺駅前 to 洞爺湖温泉bus
- Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 喜茂別bus
- Take the bus from 喜茂別 to 役場通bus 京極線
3h 57m¥1,668–2,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tōyako to Kutchantaxi 52.2 km
57 min¥14,000–18,000
Tōyako to Kutchan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tōyako to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Tōyako to Kutchan is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tōyako to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from 洞爺駅前 and arriving at 役場通 via 洞爺湖温泉 and 喜茂別. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tōyako to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Tōya and arriving at Kutchan via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Tōyako and Kutchan is 120 km. The road distance is 52.2 km.
The best way to get from Tōyako to Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Tōyako to Kutchan, including transfers.
Tōyako to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 洞爺駅前 station.
Tōyako to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tōya station.
The best way to get from Tōyako to Kutchan is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Tōyako, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōya to Kutchan via Oshamambe in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 洞爺駅前 to 役場通 via 洞爺湖温泉 and 喜茂別 in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōya to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Oshamambe to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 洞爺駅前 to 洞爺湖温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 喜茂別
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from 喜茂別 to 役場通
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tōyako to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Tōyako to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōyako to Kutchan is 52 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Tōyako to Kutchan.
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