How to travel from Shimoda to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Sapporo 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 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shimoda to Sapporo 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.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration10h 5m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Atami then Shin-Yokohama and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Sapporo Prince Hotel.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,795($300)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Mito Station South Exit then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Sapporo.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Sapporo 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 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Shimoda and Sapporo is around 1,033km (642 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 955km (593 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Shimoda and Sapporo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Sapporo 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 Shimoda and Sapporo. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Sapporo. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Shimoda and Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Shimoda to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 10m | ¥33,815($245) | every 4 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 25m | ¥19,985($145) | every 4 hours | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 60m | ¥21,905($160) | every 4 hours | 1,253km (778 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6h 10m | ¥27,790($205) | every 4 hours | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Train | 10h 5m | ¥33,540($245) | 5 times a day | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 50m | ¥40,795($300) | once daily | 1,237km (769 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 24h 50m | ¥26,695($195) | twice daily | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 20m | ¥23,545($170) | twice daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
JR Bus Kanto
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
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