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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Shimotsuke is to train and fly which costs ¥9500 - ¥36000 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Shimotsuke is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥14000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Shimotsuke?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Shimotsuke. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Ishibashi via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Shimotsuke?

The distance between Sapporo and Shimotsuke is 1026 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Shimotsuke without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥24000 - ¥37000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Sapporo to Shimotsuke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Shimotsuke train from?

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

Where does the Sapporo to Shimotsuke train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Shimotsuke?

There are 159+ hotels available in Shimotsuke.

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

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

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 Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendai
3. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
9h 17m
¥24,940–36,917
Train, fly to Narita International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Narita International Airport (NRT)CTS - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
4. Take the train from Ueno to Oyama
5h 37m
¥9,688–35,293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendai
3. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
10h 26m
¥20,790–35,160
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sapporo to Tomakomai
2. Take the car ferry from Tomakomai to Oarai
3. Drive from Oarai to Shimotsuke
19h 38m
¥11,790–26,474
Train, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)CTS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Jichi Medical University
5h 56m
¥12,748–41,733
Train, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)CTS - IBR
3. Take the train from Tomobe to Oyama(Tochigi)
6h 13m
¥23,458–39,893
Train, fly to Sendai Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)CTS - SDJ
3. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
5h 29m
¥14,808–43,463
Train, fly to Fukushima
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS)CTS - FKS
3. Take the train from Kōriyama to Utsunomiya
6h 8m
¥24,588–105,813

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

412Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

¥9,405Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.7 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Ishibashi via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai, and Utsunomiya in around 9h 17m.

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