How to travel from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko is around 1,009km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fujikawaguchiko → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Otsuki.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
Multiple operators
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Omiya(Saitama) then take the bus to Kawaguchiko Station.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥29,980($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 函館駅前 then take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Kawaguchiko Station.
- Duration22h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Fujikawaguchiko.
- Duration21h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥16,700 ($120) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).
The distance between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko is around 1,009km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (540 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko by train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥16,700 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 三湖台下. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 三湖台下. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 三湖台下. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Fujikawaguchiko is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Omiya(Saitama) then take the bus to Kawaguchiko Station. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Fujikawaguchiko is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,980 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane + 5 similar | 5h 40m | ¥27,515($200) | twice daily | 1,031km (640 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | ¥16,700($120) | every 4 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 8h 40m | ¥30,120($220) | every 4 hours | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | ¥27,655($200) | every 4 hours | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane and bus | 5h 25m | ¥25,735($190) | every 20 mins | 1,116km (694 miles) |
| Train to Asahikawa, plane and bus | 6h 55m | ¥20,400($150) | every 4 hours | 1,229km (764 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 20m | ¥29,980($220) | every 4 hours | 1,236km (768 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 15m | ¥26,560($195) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 5m | ¥19,575($145) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 45m | ¥22,315($165) | twice daily | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Fujikawaguchiko
Airlines
AIRDO
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Seikan Ferry
Train operators
Fujikyu Railway
Fujisan Express
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Fujikyuko Express Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Konan Bus
Airports near Fujikawaguchiko
The following major airports near Fujikawaguchiko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko