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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kutchan is to bus which costs ¥1150 - ¥1250 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Kutchan is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Sapporo and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 北１条西４丁目 and arriving at 倶知安十字街. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kutchan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Kutchan?

The distance between Sapporo and Kutchan is 93 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.

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

The train from Sapporo to Kutchan takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Kutchan bus from?

Sapporo to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 北１条西４丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Kutchan train from?

Sapporo to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.

Train or bus from Sapporo to Kutchan?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kutchan is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1150 - ¥1250 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Sapporo to Kutchan bus arrive?

Sapporo to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 倶知安十字街 station.

Where does the Sapporo to Kutchan train arrive?

Sapporo to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.

Can I drive from Sapporo to Kutchan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Kutchan is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Sapporo to Kutchan.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 599+ hotels available in Kutchan.

Sapporo to Kutchan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Kutchan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Kutchantrain D: Niseko Liner
2h 2m
¥1,900–2,600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 倶知安十字街bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 33m
¥1,150–1,250
Drive 87.3 km
1. Drive from Sapporo to Kutchancar 87.3 km
1h 16m
¥1,452–2,097

Sapporo to Kutchan by bus

21Weekly Buses

2h 33mAverage Duration

¥1,150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Kutchan.

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Distance: 92.7 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Kutchan once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 倶知安十字街 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,150–1,250 and the journey takes 2h 33m.

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