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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥29000 and takes 23h 25m.

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 3h 57m and costs ¥14000 - ¥80000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka and Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

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 14h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), 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 14h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥83000 - ¥88000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Sapporo to Kobe train arrive?

Sapporo to Kobe train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 321+ hotels available in Kobe.

Sapporo to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sapporo to Kobe by train, plane, car ferry, car, bus, or night bus

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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB)plane CTS - UKB
3h 57m
¥14,238–76,593
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizurucarferry
2. Drive from Maizuru to Kobecar
23h 25m
¥2,573–28,928
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Moriokatrain
3. Take the train from Morioka to Tokyotrain
4. Take the train from Tokyo to Shin Kobetrain
14h 1m
Bus, train, nightbus
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 Shichinohe-Towadatrain
3. Take the night bus from Shichinohe-Towada to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitnightbus
4. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus
28h 11m
¥20,600–32,700
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane CTS - ITM
4h 25m
¥16,878–57,443
Fly Okadama Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OKD - ITM
7h 27m
¥83,113–87,382

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

87Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

¥12,434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119.2 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Shin Kobe via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka, and Tokyo in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Blue Panorama Airlines fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 5 times a day.

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