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 9m¥5,338–9,022Drive 197.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporocar 197.6 km
2h 23m¥3,016–4,356Bus via 芽室駅前
- Take the bus from 芽室駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～帯広
4h 33m¥4,660–5,019Bus
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from 芽室駅前 and arriving at 札幌駅前 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
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 9m.
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 9m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo, including transfers.
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 芽室駅前 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 9m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus via 芽室駅前, which costs ¥4600 - ¥5100 and takes 4h 33m.
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 ¥5,000–8,500 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, 北海道バス operates a bus from 芽室駅前 to 札幌駅前 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Obihiro to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,500
- 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
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
Bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Tokachi Subprefecture to Sapporo bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 札幌駅前 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.
There are 1975+ hotels available in Sapporo.