There are 5 ways to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kamikawa to Sapporotrain Okhotsk
3h 44m¥4,094–5,585Drive 201.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporocar 201.6 km
2h 31m¥3,497–5,051Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
3h 56m¥3,895–5,940Bus
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 北２条西３丁目bus 札幌～旭川
4h 18m¥3,695–6,140Bus via 札幌駅前
- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前bus 81-層雲峡線
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～旭川
4h 21m¥3,718–5,660
Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Sounkyo BT and arriving at 北２条西３丁目 via 旭川駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Sapporo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Sounkyo Gorge and Sapporo is 205 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo, including transfers.
Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from Sounkyo BT station.
Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Sounkyo Gorge, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kamikawa to Sapporo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sounkyo BT to 北２条西３丁目 via Asahikawa Station and 旭川駅前 in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kamikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 北２条西３丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at Asahikawa Station.
Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sounkyo Gorge to Sapporo.
There are 1962+ hotels available in Sapporo.