How to travel from Koyasan to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Sapporo is around 1,169km (726 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Koyasan to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥19,165($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥64,890($475)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Sapporo Prince Hotel.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥48,325($355)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,355($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Koyasan and Sapporo is around 1,169km (726 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,102km (685 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Koyasan and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥19,165 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Sapporo. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 11h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koyasan and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Koyasan to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥19,165 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥19,165($140) | once daily | 1,191km (740 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane | 5h 45m | ¥28,200($205) | hourly | 1,225km (761 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), Fly | 5h 45m | ¥68,450($500) | hourly | 1,169km (726 miles) |
Train | 11h 15m | ¥64,890($475) | every 3 hours | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 15m | ¥48,325($355) | once daily | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥24,640($180) | once daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 50m | ¥21,355($155) | once daily | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Sapporo
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo