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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kitakata is to car ferry and train which costs ¥9500 - ¥23000 and takes 22h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Kitakata is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs ¥16000 - ¥41000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Kitakata?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kitakata via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai, Koriyama(Fukushima) and Aizu-Wakamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Kitakata?

The distance between Sapporo and Kitakata is 987 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kitakata without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ¥23000 - ¥37000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Sapporo to Kitakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Kitakata train from?

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

Where does the Sapporo to Kitakata train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kitakata?

There are 107+ hotels available in Kitakata.

Sapporo to Kitakata - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Kitakata 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-Hokuto
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendai
3. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyama
4. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
11h 17m
¥23,890–36,757
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigata
2. Take the train from Niigata to Kitakata[16963] JR Ban-etsu-West
22h 59m
¥9,659–22,524
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
3. Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho
4. Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Kita Yanagihara
15h 28m
¥17,910–27,140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sapporo to Hakodate
2. Take the car ferry from Hakodate to Oma
3. Drive from Oma to Kitakata
13h 8m
¥15,366–23,674
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Niigata Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)CTS - KIJ
3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitakata
7h 23m
¥16,918–40,963
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)CTS - SDJ
3. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyama
4. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
7h 34m
¥13,758–38,303
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Fukushima, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS)CTS - FKS
3. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
7h 56m
¥42,838–117,653
Fly Okadama Airport to Niigata Airport, train
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)OKD - KIJ
2. Take the train from Niigata to Kitakata
8h 14m
¥51,302–113,112

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

¥12,814Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Kitakata.

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Distance: 986.9 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Sapporo to Kitakata via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai, Koriyama(Fukushima), and Aizu-Wakamatsu in around 11h 17m.

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