There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Shintokutrain [187195] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 1 / ...
3h 31m¥4,079–5,238Drive 166.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Shikaoicar 166.3 km
2h 3m¥2,886–4,169Bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前バスターミナル to 帯広駅バスターミナルbus ポテトライナー(直行便) / ...
- Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 中市街bus 51 / ...
5h 26m¥4,171–4,641
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Shikaoi. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前バスターミナル and arriving at 中市街 via 帯広駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Shikaoi. However, there are services departing from Sapporo(Jr) and arriving at Shintoku via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Sapporo and Shikaoi is 195 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi, including transfers.
Sapporo to Shikaoi bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, depart from 札幌駅前バスターミナル station.
Sapporo to Shikaoi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo(Jr) station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Shikaoi is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus and line 51 bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Shikaoi, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo(Jr) to Shintoku every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 札幌駅前バスターミナル to 中市街 via 帯広駅バスターミナル in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Shintoku
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- takubus.com
Bus from 札幌駅前バスターミナル to 帯広駅バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–3,900
- Schedules at
- takubus.com
Bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 中市街
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
- Schedules at
- takubus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Shikaoi bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, arrive at 帯広駅バスターミナル station.
Sapporo to Shikaoi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shintoku station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Shikaoi is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sapporo to Shikaoi.
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