There are 3 ways to get from Hirafu to Sapporo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hirafu to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
2h 4m¥2,100–2,800Drive 94.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirafu to Sapporocar 94.3 km
1h 25m¥1,586–2,290Bus
- Take the bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前bt to 北1条西4丁目bus 札幌~ニセコ / ...
2h 48m¥1,705–2,736
Hirafu to Sapporo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Sapporo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirafu to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 北1条西4丁目 via 小樽駅前bt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hirafu and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Hirafu and Sapporo is 99 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2800.
The train from Hirafu to Sapporo takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Hirafu to Sapporo bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.
Hirafu to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Sapporo is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Sapporo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,800 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 北1条西4丁目 via 小樽駅前 and 小樽駅前bt in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Hirafu to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Hirafu to Sapporo bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Hirafu to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu to Sapporo is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Hirafu to Sapporo.
There are 1967+ hotels available in Sapporo.



