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How to get from Sapporo to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Sapporo to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Sapporo Station → Kyoto Station
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Flight
FastestCheapest- Journey time
- 5h
- Typical fare
- ¥17,000
- Changes
- Direct
Departs from Osaka Itami / Kansai — allow extra time from Kyoto
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
- Journey time
- 10h 6m
- Typical fare
- ¥49,120
- Changes
- 4
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Tokyo → Kyoto
Limited Express Hokuto
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Highway Bus
- Journey time
- 19h 15m
- Typical fare
- ¥37,940
- Changes
- 5
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → Kyoto
Limited Express Hokuto
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥98,240 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Kyoto?
- Flight — about 5h for a typical fare of ¥17,000.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kyoto?
- Flight — about 5h for a typical fare of ¥17,000.
- How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kyoto?
- Flight — about 5h for a typical fare of ¥17,000.