There are 6 ways to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Wakkanaitrain Souya
6h 21m¥8,307–11,402Drive 311 km
cheapest- Drive from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station)car 311 km
4h 25m¥5,388–7,783Bus
- Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus 札幌～稚内
7h 3m¥6,996–7,019Fly New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane CTS - WKJ
4h 5m¥181,509–242,257Fly New Chitose Airport to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane CTS - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
5h 19m¥32,409–117,157Fly Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane OKD - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
6h 16m¥16,167–35,792
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥180000 - ¥250000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station). However, there are services departing from 新さっぽろ and arriving at 稚内駅前ターミナル via 大通ｂｃ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station). However, there are services departing from Shin-Sapporo and arriving at Wakkanai via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Shin-Sapporo Station and Wakkanai (Station) is 406 km. The road distance is 311 km.
The best way to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station), including transfers.
Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 大通ｂｃ station.
Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6990 - ¥7020 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs ¥180000 - ¥250000 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Shin-Sapporo Station, Japan and Wakkanai (Station), Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Wakkanai once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, 北海道バス operates a bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナル every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–230,000
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–110,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–29,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Wakkanai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,700
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Website
- heartlandferry.jp
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
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More Questions & Answers
Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 稚内駅前ターミナル station.
Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Wakkanai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station) is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Shin-Sapporo Station to Wakkanai (Station).
There are 16+ hotels available in Wakkanai (Station).