There are 5 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
4h 8m¥4,295–7,640Drive 201.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sōunkyō to Sapporocar 201.3 km
2h 31m¥3,062–4,422Train
- Take the train from Kamikawa to Asahikawatrain Sekihoku Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
4h 39m¥4,694–7,885Bus
- 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 35m¥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 38m¥3,718–5,660
Sōunkyō to Sapporo by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sōunkyō 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sōunkyō to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Sapporo via Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Sōunkyō and Sapporo is 206 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4200 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo, including transfers.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from Sounkyo BT station.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Sapporo is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥4600 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to Sapporo via Sounkyo BT, Morino Terasu, Kamikawa, and Asahikawa in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to 北２条西３丁目 via Sounkyo BT, Asahikawa Station, and 旭川駅前 in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kamikawa to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- 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
- Dohoku Bus
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
- Dohoku Bus
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
- Dohoku Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Sōunkyō to Sapporo bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at Asahikawa Station.
Sōunkyō to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Asahikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōunkyō to Sapporo is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sōunkyō to Sapporo.
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