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

The cheapest way to get from Sano to Sapporo is to bus and train and fly which costs ¥9500 - ¥32000 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sano to Sapporo is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct train between Sano and Sapporo?

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

How far is it from Sano to Sapporo?

The distance between Sano and Sapporo is 969 km.

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

The best way to get from Sano to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs ¥25000 - ¥39000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sano to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sano to Sapporo train from?

Sano to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Oyama station.

Where does the Sano to Sapporo train arrive?

Sano to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Sendai station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1617+ hotels available in Sapporo.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sano to Sapporo by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Ōji
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)HND - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
5h 7m
¥13,262–42,527
Bus, train to Narita International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Ōji
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)NRT - CTS
4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
5h 28m
¥9,952–31,357
Train
1. Take the train from Oyama to Sendai
2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
3. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo
11h 11m
¥25,479–38,139
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 佐野新都市バスターミナル to 仙台駅東口
2. Take the bus from Sendai to Morioka
3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
4. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前
16h 22m
¥20,500–31,700
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sano to Oarai
2. Take the car ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai
3. Drive from Tomakomai to Sapporo
20h 5m
¥12,206–27,064
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Tomobe
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)IBR - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
6h 12m
¥23,199–39,739
Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Ōji
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)HND - AKJ
3. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
7h 39m
¥16,122–57,277

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

416Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

¥9,136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sano to Sapporo via Oyama, Sendai, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 11h 11m.

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