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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sapporo is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2500 - ¥29000 and takes 23h 30m.

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 - ¥80000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sapporo?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Sapporo via Tokyo, Morioka and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

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 14h 11m and costs .

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 JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or fly from Kobe to Sapporo?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sapporo is to train which takes 14h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥83000 - ¥88000 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Kobe to Sapporo train arrive?

Kobe to Sapporo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1898+ hotels available in Sapporo.

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

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

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)plane UKB - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
3h 56m
¥14,210–76,650
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Maizurucar
2. Take the car ferry from Maizuru to Otarucarferry
23h 30m
¥2,582–28,785
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tokyotrain
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Moriokatrain
3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain
4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain
14h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain
4. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
26h 50m
¥17,500–34,805
Fly Osaka International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane ITM - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 17m
¥16,883–57,470
Fly Osaka International Airport to Okadama Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane ITM - OKD
6h 28m
¥83,143–87,360
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane NGO - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
5h 29m

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

77Weekly Planes

2h 33mAverage Duration

¥12,453Cheapest 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 Kobe to Sapporo via Tokyo, Morioka, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 14h 11m. 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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