What is the cheapest way to get from Iwate to Sapporo?

The cheapest way to get from Iwate to Sapporo is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥9500 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iwate to Sapporo?

The fastest way to get from Iwate to Sapporo is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥14000 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct train between Iwate and Sapporo?

No, there is no direct train from Iwate to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Iwate-Numakunai and arriving at Sapporo via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Iwate to Sapporo?

The distance between Iwate and Sapporo is 593 km.

How do I travel from Iwate to Sapporo without a car?

The best way to get from Iwate to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ¥15000 - ¥22000.

How long does it take to get from Iwate to Sapporo?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Iwate to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwate to Sapporo train from?

Iwate to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Iwate-Numakunai station.

Where does the Iwate to Sapporo train arrive?

Iwate to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1689+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Iwate to Sapporo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Iwate to Sapporo by train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain Hayabusa
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain Hokuto
6h 27m
¥15,215–21,809
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain Hayabusa
2. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～函館 / ...
7h 49m
¥9,615–19,809
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Iwate to Omacar
2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodatecarferry
3. Drive from Hakodate to Sapporocar
8h 16m
¥9,645–15,353
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane HNA - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 41m
¥26,834–40,853
Train, bus via Aomori
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Aomoritrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
3. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
8h 29m
¥12,880–22,830
Train to Aomori, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Aomoritrain
2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane AOJ - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
5h 9m
¥15,610–37,260
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Sendaitrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane SDJ - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 40m
¥14,304–30,403
Train to Akita Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane AXT - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
7h 3m
¥19,484–53,603
Train, train to Misawa, fly to Okadama Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Hachinohetrain
2. Take the train from Hachinohe to Misawatrain
3. Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane MSJ - OKD
4. Take the bus from 栄町 to さっぽろbus
4h 49m
¥22,425–98,836

Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

¥19,213Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iwate to Sapporo.

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Distance: 592.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Iwate, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

You can take a train from Iwate-Numakunai to Sapporo via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 6h 27m.

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