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How to get from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu by bus?

From Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu by bus

To get from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Oasa 12-chome 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 32 min. The bus schedule from Nopporo Overpass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

272min
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 Oasa 12-chome

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oasa 12-chome
    1.27 km • 17 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)
    46 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu by bus via 8, Sapporo to Toyako Onsen and Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen

To get from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Oasa 12-chome 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 32 min. The bus schedule from Nopporo Overpass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

272min
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 Oasa 12-chome

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oasa 12-chome
    1.27 km • 17 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)
    46 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu

The distance between Nopporo Overpass, Kutchan Town and Hirafu, Kutchan Town is approximately 121.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nopporo Overpass 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu

To check the bus schedule from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nopporo Overpass) 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.

Alternative route from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu by bus via 8, Sapporo to Toyako Onsen and Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen

To get from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu in Kutchan Town, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Oasa 12-chome 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 32 min. The bus schedule from Nopporo Overpass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hirafu on the Moovit app.

272min
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 Oasa 12-chome

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oasa 12-chome
    1.27 km • 17 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)
    46 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu?

    The fastest way takes 272 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line Sapporo to Toyako Onsen, Bus line Kutchan - Makkari - Rusutsu - Toyako Onsen.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nopporo Overpass and Hirafu?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu?

    The 8 bus line goes from Oasa 12-chome station near Nopporo Overpass in Ebetsu 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 Nopporo Overpass to Hirafu by bus?

    The total travel time between Nopporo Overpass in Ebetsu City and Hirafu in Kutchan Town by bus is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nopporo Overpass to get to Hirafu?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Oasa 12-chome stop near Nopporo Overpass in Ebetsu City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nopporo Overpass and Hirafu?

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