There are 5 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kamikawa to Sapporotrain Okhotsk
3h 55m¥4,094–5,585Drive 201.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station)car 201.4 km
2h 30m¥3,488–5,038Bus, train
- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前bus 81-層雲峡線
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
4h 8m¥3,918–5,460Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
4h 8m¥3,895–5,940Bus
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 北2条西3丁目bus 札幌~旭川
4h 38m¥3,695–6,140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station). However, there are services departing from Sounkyo BT and arriving at 北2条西3丁目 via 旭川駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station). However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Sapporo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Sōunkyō and Sapporo (Station) is 206 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station), including transfers.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from Sounkyo BT station.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Sapporo (Station), Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kamikawa to Sapporo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) via Sounkyo BT, Asahikawa Station, 旭川駅前, and 北2条西3丁目 in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kamikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 北2条西3丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at Asahikawa Station.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station) is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sōunkyō to Sapporo (Station).
There are 1973+ hotels available in Sapporo (Station).





