There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Tōyako by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Sapporo to Tōyako by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Tōyako is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Tōyako is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Tōyako. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前７番のりば and arriving at 洞爺駅前 via 洞爺湖温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sapporo and arriving at Tōya. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Sapporo and Tōyako is 163 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Tōyako without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
The train from Sapporo to Tōya takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sapporo to Tōyako bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 札幌駅前７番のりば station.
Sapporo to Tōyako train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Tōyako is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Tōyako, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Tōya hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Donan Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Tōya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Tōyako bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Sapporo to Tōyako train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Tōya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Tōyako is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sapporo to Tōyako.
Book your Sapporo to Tōyako train tickets online with Omio.
There are 143+ hotels available in Tōyako.