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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Date is to train and fly which costs ¥9000 - ¥23000 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Date is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥9000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Date?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Date. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Date via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai and Fukushima(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Date?

The distance between Sapporo and Date is 874 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Date without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs ¥21000 - ¥33000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Sapporo to Date, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Date train from?

Sapporo to Date train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Sapporo to Date train arrive?

Sapporo to Date train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Date?

There are 62+ hotels available in Date.

Sapporo to Date - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Date by train, bus, car ferry, car, 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 Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendaitrain
3. Take the train from Sendai to Fukushimatrain
8h 42m
¥21,940–32,617
Train, fly to Sendai Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane CTS - SDJ
3. Take the train from Natori to Datetrain
5h 14m
¥9,278–23,023
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前bus
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Moriokatrain
3. Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
4. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Harada-Higashibus
11h 57m
¥16,110–25,340
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 苫小牧フェリーターミナルbus
2. Take the car ferry from Tomakomai to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Datetrain
21h 51m
¥13,599–41,156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sapporo to Hakodatecar
2. Take the car ferry from Hakodate to Omacarferry
3. Drive from Oma to Datecar
11h 37m
¥14,387–22,704
Train, fly to Fukushima
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS)plane CTS - FKS
3. Take the train from Kōriyama to Fukushimatrain
5h 57m
¥44,338–118,713
Train, fly to Morioka Hanamaki Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane CTS - HNA
3. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Fukushimatrain
5h 53m
¥41,108–48,063
Train, fly to Yamagata Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane CTS - GAJ
3. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Fukushimatrain
6h 47m
¥20,508–44,163

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) flights

147Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥7,017Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 873.8 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Date via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai, and Fukushima(Fukushima) in around 8h 42m.

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