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How to get fromSapporo to Rishiriby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo to Rishiri by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane plane CTS - RIS
    2h 54m
    ¥56,528–257,843

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus bus 札幌～稚内
    2. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry ferry 稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    8h 57m
    ¥15,500–18,000

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Wakkanaitrain train [188442] Ltd. Exp Soya
    2. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry ferry 稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    8h 20m
    ¥16,886–21,867

  4. Bus to Okadama Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from さっぽろ to 栄町bus bus
    2. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane plane OKD - RIS
    3h 27m
    ¥18,763–35,782

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥50,638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Rishiri, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to Rishiri. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Rishiri Airport (RIS), then take the taxi to Rishiri. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapporo(Jr) to Rishiri via Wakkanai, Wakkanai Port, and Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] in around 8h 20m.

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