There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Rankoshitrain H: Hakodate Line Local
3h 51m¥2,572–3,508Drive 106.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshicar 106.8 km
1h 42m¥1,853–2,676Bus
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to ニセコ駅前bus 小樽線
5h 13m¥2,954–4,165Bus, train
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前btbus 札幌~小樽 / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Rankoshitrain H: Hakodate Line Local
4h 11m¥2,040–3,230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi. However, there are services departing from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal and arriving at ニセコ駅前 via 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Rankoshi via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Sapporo (Station) and Rankoshi is 122 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi, including transfers.
Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal station.
Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Sapporo (Station), Japan and Rankoshi, Japan?
You can take a train from Sapporo to Rankoshi via Otaru in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Rankoshi via Otaru Station, 小樽駅前, ニセコ駅前, and Niseko in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Rankoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Rankoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to ニセコ駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前bt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at Otaru Station.
Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Sapporo (Station) to Rankoshi.
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