The distance between Sapporo and Shimoda is around 1,033km (642 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sapporo to Shimoda by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Take the bus to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Oarai then take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit then take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Shimoda.
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There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Shimoda by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥19,985 ($145) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Sapporo and Shimoda is around 1,033km (642 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 955km (593 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Sapporo and Shimoda by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Shimoda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Shimoda is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥19,985 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Shimoda. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Shimoda. 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 Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Shimoda. 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 Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sapporo to Shimoda. 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 Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Shimoda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 20m | ¥32,445($235) | every 4 hours | 1,158km (719 miles) |
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 20m | ¥19,985($145) | every 4 hours | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 20m | ¥33,950($250) | every 4 hours | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 6h 20m | ¥27,790($205) | every 4 hours | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Train to Asahikawa, plane | 6h 20m | ¥21,905($160) | every 4 hours | 1,253km (778 miles) |
Train | 9h 55m | ¥36,965($270) | every 4 hours | 1,277km (793 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 10m | ¥40,795($300) | once daily | 1,237km (768 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥27,655($200) | twice daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 20m | ¥23,410($170) | twice daily | 1,164km (723 miles) |
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Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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Narita Express (N'EX)
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The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.