How to travel from Sapporo to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Tanabe is around 1,272km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sapporo to Tanabe by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanabe → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥47,230($345)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥43,945($320)
Multiple operators
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 Tsuruga then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,295($215)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration24h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Tanabe by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,705 ($215).
The distance between Sapporo and Tanabe is around 1,272km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,160km (721 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Sapporo and Tanabe by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Tanabe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥29,705 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Tanabe is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Tanabe. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Tanabe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 35m, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Tanabe is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥29,705 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 60m | ¥29,705($215) | every 3 hours | 1,339km (832 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 35m | ¥31,350($230) | every 3 hours | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 45m | ¥33,815($245) | every 3 hours | 1,272km (791 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 6h 15m | ¥28,200($205) | every 3 hours | 1,404km (873 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 9hrs | ¥54,075($395) | every 3 hours | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Train | 12h 35m | ¥47,230($345) | every 4 hours | 1,802km (1,120 miles) |
Bus and Train | 20h 40m | ¥43,945($320) | once daily | 1,734km (1,077 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 2h | ¥29,295($215) | once daily | 1,457km (906 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24h 25m | ¥22,315($165) | once daily | 1,350km (839 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Tanabe
Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
JR Bus Kanto
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe