There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Wakkanaitrain Souya
6h 52m¥8,689–11,405Drive 331.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land)car 331.1 km
4h 40m¥5,735–8,284Bus
- Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 大黒３丁目bus 札幌～稚内
7h 16m¥7,300–7,600Train, fly
- Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane CTS - WKJ
4h 45m¥182,028–253,343Bus via Asahikawa
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 旭川駅前bus 札幌～旭川
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 鬼志別ターミナルbus 旭川～鬼志別
9h 48m¥6,840–9,826
Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land). However, there are services departing from 大通ｂｃ and arriving at 宗谷岬 via 大黒３丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land). However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Minami-Wakkanai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Sapporo and Cape Sōya (Land) is 422 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land), including transfers.
Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 大通ｂｃ station.
Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7300 - ¥7600 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Cape Sōya (Land), Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Minami-Wakkanai once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, 北海道バス operates a bus from 大通ｂｃ to 大黒３丁目 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,700 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥240,000–800,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Wakkanai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 大通ｂｃ to 大黒３丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,700
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,400
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 大黒３丁目 station.
Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Wakkanai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land) is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Sapporo to Cape Sōya (Land).
There are 16+ hotels available in Cape Sōya (Land).