How to get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus?

From Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus

To get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Sawamachi South station to Clock Tower Front (City Hall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Sapporo-Toyako Onsen bus and finally take the Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel Front station to Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The bus schedule from Forest Park Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - Sapporo-Toyako OnsenSapporo-Toyako Onsen
Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
Walk to Hirafu
Leaves from Sawamachi South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sawamachi South
    ID 1
    1.96 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    JR Sapporo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clock Tower Front (City Hall)
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South 1-jo
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - Sapporo-Toyako OnsenSapporo-Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Sapporo-Toyako Onsen
    Higashimachi Sunpalace (via Toya Mizu-no-Eki)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rusutsu Resort Hotel Front
    111 min
  • 7
    Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    In front of Kutchan Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hirafu
    Walk to
    Hirafu
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus via 8, Sapporo to Toyako Onsen and Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen

To get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Sawamachi South station to Clock Tower Front (City Hall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Sapporo to Toyako Onsen bus and finally take the Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen bus from Rusutsu station to Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The bus schedule from Forest Park Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - Sapporo to Toyako OnsenSapporo to Toyako Onsen
Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
Walk to Hirafu
Leaves from Sawamachi South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sawamachi South
    ID 1
    1.96 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    JR Sapporo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clock Tower Front (City Hall)
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South 1-jo
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - Sapporo to Toyako OnsenSapporo to Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Sapporo to Toyako Onsen
    East Town [Sobetsu]
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rusutsu
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rusutsu
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    In front of Kutchan Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hirafu
    Walk to
    Hirafu
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park Station to Hirafu

The distance between Forest Park Station, Kutchan Town and Hirafu, Kutchan Town is approximately 119.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kutchan Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Forest Park Station to Hirafu

To check the bus schedule from Forest Park Station to Hirafu using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Park Station) and destination (Hirafu), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus via 8, Sapporo to Toyako Onsen and Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen

To get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Sawamachi South station to Clock Tower Front (City Hall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Sapporo to Toyako Onsen bus and finally take the Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen bus from Rusutsu station to Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The bus schedule from Forest Park Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - Sapporo to Toyako OnsenSapporo to Toyako Onsen
Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
Walk to Hirafu
Leaves from Sawamachi South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sawamachi South
    ID 1
    1.96 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    JR Sapporo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clock Tower Front (City Hall)
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South 1-jo
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - Sapporo to Toyako OnsenSapporo to Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Sapporo to Toyako Onsen
    East Town [Sobetsu]
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rusutsu
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rusutsu
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako OnsenKutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    Wait for bus
    Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen
    In front of Kutchan Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yotei Climbing Trail Entrance
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hirafu
    Walk to
    Hirafu
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu?

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line Sapporo-Toyako Onsen, Bus line Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Park Station to Hirafu?

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line Sapporo to Toyako Onsen, Bus line Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Park Station and Hirafu?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Park Station to Hirafu?

    The 8 bus line goes from Sawamachi South station near Forest Park Station in Sapporo City to JR Sapporo Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till JR Sapporo Station station near Hirafu in Kutchan Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Park Station to Hirafu by bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Park Station in Sapporo City and Hirafu in Kutchan Town by bus is about 4 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Park Station to get to Hirafu?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Sawamachi South stop near Forest Park Station in Sapporo City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Park Station and Hirafu?

    Get off the bus at the JR Sapporo Station stop, which is closest to Hirafu in Kutchan Town.

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