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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Okaya is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥27000 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Okaya is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs ¥29000 - ¥75000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Okaya?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Okaya. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Okaya via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya, Nagano and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Okaya?

The distance between Sapporo and Okaya is 869 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Okaya without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 11h 54m and costs ¥31000 - ¥50000.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Sapporo to Okaya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Okaya train from?

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

Train or fly from Sapporo to Okaya?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Okaya is to train via Nagano which takes 11h 54m and costs ¥31000 - ¥50000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥170000 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Sapporo to Okaya train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Okaya?

There are 360+ hotels available in Okaya.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Okaya 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 Matsumoto Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane CTS - MMJ
4h
¥29,508–74,483
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigatacarferry
2. Drive from Niigata to Okayacar
20h 38m
¥5,274–26,829
Train via Nagano
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiyatrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Naganotrain
4. Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain
11h 54m
¥31,470–49,897
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 Shin-Aomoritrain
3. Take the bus from Aomori to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
4. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus
21h 56m
¥18,500–41,070
Fly Okadama Airport to Matsumoto Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane OKD - MMJ
4h 32m
¥78,403–164,122
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane CTS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Okayatrain
7h 25m
¥19,428–47,243
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Okayatrain
12h 35m
¥30,870–43,247
Bus, car ferry, night bus
1. Take the bus from Sapporo Station Terminal to Gas Gaishamaebus
2. Take the car ferry from Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal to Aomori Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the night bus from Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
4. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus
26h 21m
¥15,610–34,340

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥26,786Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 869.4 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Okaya via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya, Nagano, and Shiojiri in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, Fuji Dream flies from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) once daily.

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