There are 4 ways to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Obihiro to Sapporotrain Tokachi / ...
4h 3m¥4,875–6,490Drive 197.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporocar 197.6 km
2h 23m¥3,363–4,857Train, bus
- Take the train from Makubetsu to Memurotrain Nemuro Line
- Take the bus from 芽室駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌~帯広
4h 52m¥4,648–4,846Bus
- Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目bus ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
5h 14m¥3,581–4,581
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from 幕別駅前 and arriving at 北2条西3丁目 via 帯広駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Makubetsu and arriving at Sapporo via Obihiro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Tokachi Subprefecture and Sapporo is 234 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo, including transfers.
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, depart from 帯広駅バスターミナル station.
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Obihiro station.
The best way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥4600 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Obihiro to Sapporo every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Takushoku Bus operates a bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Obihiro to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Makubetsu to Memuro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–850
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 芽室駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus, arrive at 北2条西3丁目 station.
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo.
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