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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kobe is to train and fly which costs ¥14000 - ¥49000 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥14000 - ¥49000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Kobe?

The distance between Sapporo and Kobe is 1119 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs ¥37000 - ¥55000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sapporo to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Kobe train from?

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

Train or fly from Sapporo to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kobe is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs ¥37000 - ¥55000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥90000 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Sapporo to Kobe train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 287+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

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

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

Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Kobe
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB)CTS - UKB
4h 2m
¥14,238–48,593
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizuru
2. Drive from Maizuru to Kobe
23h 30m
¥11,463–28,713
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Tōkyō Station
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe Station
11h 42m
¥37,660–53,497
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 Tōkyō Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building
18h 59m
¥25,810–49,740
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)CTS - ITM
4h 35m
¥16,878–57,443
Fly Okadama Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)OKD - ITM
6h 46m
¥76,262–86,592
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)CTS - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe Station
5h 34m
¥16,178–38,643

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

105Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

¥12,948Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119.2 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Shin-Kōbe Station via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tōkyō Station in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and two other airlines fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 5 times a day.

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