Access／Transportation in Hokkaido[transportation to other cities in Hokkaido]
Transportation in Hokkaido[transportation to other cities in Hokkaido]
By Railway ／ By bus ／ By Plane ／ By Rental Car
By Railway
JR is a convenient way to get from Sapporo to various locations in Hokkaido. Major cities in Hokkaido are connected by limited express lines, express lines, and other trains. You can also purchase discount tickets such as the various types of round-trip discounts and unlimited passes. Use these in a way that goes with your travel plan!
To Asahikawa
Limited Express Kamui train / Limited Exrpess Lilac train
Super Kamui is a limited express train connecting Sapporo and Asahikawa in 1 hour and 25 minutes the quickest. Over 20 round trips operate per day.
| Time required | Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes |
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| Charges | One way ¥5,220 (fare ¥2,860 + regular car reserved seat ¥2,360) Half price for children * Charges may vary by season. |
To Hakodate
Limited Express Hokuto train
Two limited express trains run between Sapporo and Hakodate.
| Time required | Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes |
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| Charges | One way ¥9,440 (fare ¥6,270 + regular car reserved seat ¥3,170) * Half price for children * Charges may vary by season. |
To Kushiro
Limited Express Ozora train
The Super Ozora runs between Sapporo and Kushiro. It is highly popular as it makes a stop at Obihiro, the major city in eastern Hokkaido.
| Time required | Approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes |
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| Charges | One way ¥9,990 (fare ¥6,820 + regular car reserved seat ¥3,170) * Half price for children * Charges may vary by season. |
Other major Limited Express trains
Sapporo – Obihiro: Limited Express Tokachi train, approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes
Sapporo – Abashiri: Limited Express Okhotsk train, approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes
Sapporo – Wakkanai: Limited Express Soya train, approximately 5 hours and 4 minutes
Major discount tickets
Round-Trip Free Seating Ticket (S Ticket)
This discount ticket can be used for non-reserved seats for round-trips on limited express ordinary cars. It is valid for six days.
Hokkaido Round Tour Pass
This ticket allows you to ride freely on all JR Hokkaido lines and the JR Hokkaido Bus. You can enjoy unlimited rides on non-reserved seats in limited express or express train ordinary cars, or use it for reserved seats in ordinary cars up to six times. It is valid for seven days.
There are also various other types of discount tickets available.JR Hokkaido
By bus
Long-distance inter-city bus is also convenient when heading from Sapporo to the various parts of Hokkaido. Many long-distance buses link Sapporo with major cities. The appeal of bus travel lies in the cheap fares compared to other methods of transportation and the ability to arrive in your destination without having to transit.
To Asahikawa
Asahikawa Highway Bus
| Time required | Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes |
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| Charges | One way ¥2,300 Half price for children |
| Boarding location | Bus terminal in front of Sapporo Station |
| Inquiries | Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal: 011-231-0500 Chuo Bus Asahikawa Terminal: 0166-25-3000 |
To Hakodate
Hakodate Highway Bus
| Time required | Approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes |
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| Charges | One way ¥4,900 Half price for children * Booking in advance is required |
| Boarding location | Bus terminal in front of Sapporo Station |
| Inquiries | Chuo Bus Reservation Center: 011-231-0600 Chuo Bus Oyachi Information Center: 011-891-6388 “Hassha All Right Net” online booking |
To Wakkanai
Limited Express Hamanasu
| Time required | Approximately 6 hours |
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| Charges | One way ¥6,200 Half price for children * Booking in advance is required. |
| Boarding location | Odori Bus Center |
| Inquiries | Sapporo booking information: 011-241-0241 Bus NAVI Hokkaido |
To Obihiro
“Potato Liner”
| Time required | Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (direct) |
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| Charges | One way ¥3,840 (Sapporo–Obihiro) Half price for children * Booking in advance is required. |
| Boarding location | Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal |
| Inquiries | Chuo Bus Reservation Center: 011-231-0600 Chuo Bus Oyachi Information Center: 011-891-6388 “Hassha All Right Net” online booking |
To Kushiro
“Starlight Kushiro”
| Time required | Approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes (direct) |
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| Charges | One way ¥5,880 (Sapporo–Kushiro) Half price for children * Booking in advance is required. |
| Boarding location | Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal |
| Inquiries | Chuo Bus Reservation Center: 011-231-0600 Chuo Bus Oyachi Information Center: 011-891-6388 “Hassha All Right Net” online booking |
By Plane
People who wish to arrive at their destination more quickly can choose to travel by plane. Sapporo Okadama Airport is located approximately 6 kilometers (roughly 20 minutes by car) from central Sapporo. Hokkaido Air System (HAC) operates routes from there to Hakodate, Kushiro, and Rishiri.
| Time required from Sapporo Okadama Airport | Hakodate Airport, approximately 40 minutes Kushiro Airport, approximately 45 minutes Rishiri Airport, approximately 60 minutes |
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Sapporo Okadama Airport ／ Hokkaido Air System (HAC)
By Rental Car
Renting a car is recommended if you want to drive your own car and freely visit the tourist attractions. You can travel throughout Hokkaido in an efficient way by using the expressway. There are many car rental company offices near Sapporo and Odori Stations.
Rental car offices near Sapporo and Odori Stations
Expressway
Sapporo City is connected with Otaru by the Sasson Expressway, with Asahikawa and Hakodate by the Hokkaido Expressway, and Obihiro by the Doto Expressway.
| Time required to major cities | To Otaru, approximately 45 minutes To Asahikawa, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes To Obihiro, approximately 3 hours to Hakodate, approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes |
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* When using the expressway in the summer. Times may vary according to weather and traffic circumstances.East Nippon Expressway ／ Northern Road Navi—Genearl Road Information in Hokkaido
