How to travel from Sapporo to Shimoda, Japan

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.

10 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,795($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus, Ferry and Train

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.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Shimoda

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sapporo to Shimoda

Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Shimoda

Transport options from Sapporo to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
¥26,420($195)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane5h 20m
¥32,445($235)
every 4 hours1,158km (719 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane5h 20m
¥19,985($145)
every 4 hours1,067km (663 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane5h 20m
¥33,950($250)
every 4 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane6h 20m
¥27,790($205)
every 4 hours1,372km (853 miles)
Train to Asahikawa, plane6h 20m
¥21,905($160)
every 4 hours1,253km (778 miles)
Train
9h 55m
¥36,965($270)
every 4 hours1,277km (793 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 10m
¥40,795($300)
once daily1,237km (768 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 1h
¥27,655($200)
twice daily1,258km (782 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 20m
¥23,410($170)
twice daily1,164km (723 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda