There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Obihirotrain Tokachi / ...
3h 50m¥4,901–6,411Drive 195.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecturecar 195.6 km
2h 25m¥3,272–4,726Bus, train
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 芽室駅前bus 札幌～帯広
- Take the train from Memuro to Makubetsutrain Nemuro Line
4h 58m¥4,650–4,850Bus
- 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) / ...
5h 7m¥3,551–4,491
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture. However, there are services departing from 札幌駅前バスターミナル and arriving at 幕別駅前 via 帯広駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Makubetsu via Obihiro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Sapporo and Tokachi Subprefecture is 234 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture, including transfers.
Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, depart from 札幌駅前バスターミナル station.
Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥4500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Obihiro every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Takushoku Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前バスターミナル to 帯広駅バスターミナル every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,400–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Obihiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Memuro to Makubetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–850
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 芽室駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
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
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, arrive at 帯広駅バスターミナル station.
Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Obihiro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sapporo to Tokachi Subprefecture.
There are 58+ hotels available in Tokachi Subprefecture.