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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Rankoshi?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Rankoshi. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Rankoshi via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Rankoshi?

The distance between Sapporo and Rankoshi is 122 km. The road distance is 105.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Rankoshi train from?

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

Train or bus from Sapporo to Rankoshi?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3800 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Sapporo to Rankoshi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sapporo to Rankoshi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Rankoshi is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sapporo to Rankoshi.

Where can I stay near Rankoshi?

There are 504+ hotels available in Rankoshi.

Sapporo to Rankoshi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to OtaruH: Hakodate Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Otaru to RankoshiH: Hakodate Line Local
3h 51m
¥2,572–3,508
Drive 105.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sapporo to Rankoshi105.7 km
1h 40m
¥1,795–2,592
Bus
1. Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 本通り札幌～ニセコ
4h 59m
¥2,989–3,770
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru StationExpress Iwanai Gō
2. Take the train from Otaru to RankoshiH: Hakodate Line Local
4h 5m
¥2,841–3,911

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Rankoshi.

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Distance: 122.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Rankoshi via Otaru in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 本通り 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,400 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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