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How to get fromSapporo to Shiretokoby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo to Shiretoko by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Rishiri Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)planeCTS - RIS
    3. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Rebunto Island [Kafuka]ferry
    5h 33m
    ¥13,918–52,863

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus札幌～稚内
    2. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rebunto Island [Kafuka]ferry稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    10h
    ¥6,673–9,669

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Wakkanaitrain[188442] Ltd. Exp Soya
    2. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rebunto Island [Kafuka]ferry稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    9h 22m
    ¥12,904–17,705

  4. Fly Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)planeOKD - RIS
    2. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Rebunto Island [Kafuka]ferry
    6h 5m
    ¥31,802–35,012

  5. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Wakkanai Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)planeCTS - WKJ
    3. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rebunto Island [Kafuka]ferry
    8h 28m
    ¥13,218–42,663

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,849Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to Shiretoko. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Rishiri Airport (RIS), take the taxi to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari], take the ferry to Rebunto Island [Kafuka], walk to Kafuka Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Rebun Shiretoko. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapporo(Jr) to Rebun Shiretoko via Wakkanai, Wakkanai Port, Rebunto Island [Kafuka], and Kafuka Ferry Terminal in around 9h 22m.

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