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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Shimane is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥33000 and takes 25h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Shimane is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥24000 - ¥110000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Shimane?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Matsueshinjikoonsen via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tōkyō Station and Dentetsuizumoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Shimane?

The distance between Sapporo and Shimane is 1171 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 18h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sapporo to Shimane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Shimane train from?

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

Train or fly from Sapporo to Shimane?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Shimane is to train which takes 18h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥37000 - ¥180000 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Sapporo to Shimane train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 133+ hotels available in Shimane.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Shimane by train, plane, car ferry, car, bus, night bus, or night train

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 Izumo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane CTS - IZO
5h 29m
¥24,228–105,143
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizurucarferry
2. Drive from Maizuru to Matsuecar
25h 21m
¥5,174–32,830
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 Okayamatrain
5. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain
18h 37m
Bus, train, nightbus, night bus
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 night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Matsue Sta.nightbus
31h 11m
¥22,900–38,600
Fly Okadama Airport to Izumo Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane OKD - IZO
9h 16m
¥37,463–174,082
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Miho–Yonago Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ)plane CTS - YGJ
7h 7m
¥29,028–151,343
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Tokyotrain
3. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Izumoshinighttrain
26h 54m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 苫小牧フェリーターミナルbus
2. Take the car ferry from Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal to Tsurugacarferry
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain
4. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Izumoshi Stationbus
34h 45m

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

¥20,065Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Shimane.

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Distance: 1,171.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Matsue via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka, Tokyo, Okayama, and Matsue in around 18h 37m. Alternatively, Fuji Dream and Japan Airlines fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Izumo Airport (IZO) 5 times a day.

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