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16 h 1 min
897 km.
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Sapporo, Japan → Jōetsu, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapporo to Jōetsu

Composite routes from Sapporo to Jōetsu

Cheapest
16 h 1 min
Car
897 km.
from $49
Other
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
708 km.
from $176.04
11 h 26 min
708 km.
from $360.75
18 h 52 min
Bus, Train
708 km.
from $178.37
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 10 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 23 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
708 km.
from $363.98
16 h 36 min
Train, Bus
705 km.
from $298.21

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Blue Panorama Airlines
Website
Fuji Dream
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$88.93–$825.74
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$107.98–$355.70
Blue Panorama Airlines
Website
1h 45m
Every day
$33.03–$304.89
Fuji Dream
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$127.04–$304.89
Train operators
Found: 4
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
21 min
Hourly
$21.60–$34.30
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
55 min
5 times a day
$16.51–$25.41
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
011-222-7111
011-222-7111
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h
3 times a day
$6.35–$9.53
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Website
北海道バス
Website
Niigata Kotsu
Website
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website
2h 24m
Hourly
$25.46
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Website
4h 46m
4 times a day
$26.68–$69.87
011-231-0500
011-231-0500
Call
北海道バス
Website
4h 49m
Every 4 hours
$37.03
Niigata Kotsu
Website
2h 5m
Every 3 hours
$15.24–$30.49
025-246-6333
025-246-6333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Website
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Website
16h 30m
5 times a week
$55.90–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu?

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu is to car ferry and drive which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 18h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu?

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu is to fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $45.65 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Jōetsu?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kasugayama via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Jōetsu?

The distance between Sapporo and Jōetsu is 764 km.

How do I travel from Sapporo to Jōetsu without a car?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Jōetsu train from?

Sapporo to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Sapporo to Jōetsu train arrive?

Sapporo to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Jōetsu?

There are 16+ hotels available in Jōetsu. Prices start at $29.03 per night.
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