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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sapporo is to fly and train which costs ¥14000 - ¥49000 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Sapporo is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥14000 - ¥49000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sapporo?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Sapporo via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Kobe to Sapporo?

The distance between Kobe and Sapporo is 1119 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs ¥38000 - ¥55000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kobe to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sapporo train from?

Kobe to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or fly from Kobe to Sapporo?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sapporo is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs ¥38000 - ¥55000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥90000 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Kobe to Sapporo train arrive?

Kobe to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Kobe to Sapporo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Kobe to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Kobe to New Chitose Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)UKB - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
3h 56m
¥14,210–48,650
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Maizuru
2. Take the car ferry from Maizuru to Otaru
23h 29m
¥11,538–28,721
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
3. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo
12h 37m
¥38,275–53,445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
3. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前
19h 12m
¥25,800–50,000
Fly Osaka International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)ITM - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
4h 17m
¥16,883–57,470
Fly Osaka International Airport to Okadama Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Okadama Airport (OKD)ITM - OKD
5h 56m
¥76,293–86,570
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)NGO - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
5h 28m
¥16,459–38,509

Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

119Weekly Planes

2h 55mAverage Duration

¥12,915Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119.2 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Sapporo via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Blue Panorama Airlines fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Okadama Airport (OKD) every 4 hours.

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