Getting to Noboribetsu
Access by train is very straightforward and there are many trains departing from Sapporo and Chitose.
The ‘Suzuran Limited Express‘ train line departs from Sapporo Station at 7:30 AM and arrives at Noboribetsu Station for 8:44 AM every day. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zJ3CxraJ2RLB16G68)
For more information check JR Hokkaido: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp
Noboribetsu is easily accessible by buses as it is located on Route 36 which is the main road down to Hakodate.
Donan Bus operates the bus service and starts from Sapporo Station and ends in Muroran. They pick-up and drop-off at Noboribetsu Station.
For more information check out Donan bus: https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Driving from Sapporo to Noboribetsu takes about 1.5 hours by expressway at a cost of ¥3000, while taking the normal road along Route 36 takes about 3 hours. In winter time this can take longer due to traffic.