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Results from Sapporo to Abashiri on Thursday, 24 September 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Sapporo to Abashiri
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5 days
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Th, 24/09
SAPPORO All Stations |
Mo, 28/09
ABASHIRI Abashiri |
¥ 22,000
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Train routes from Sapporo (Sapporo Station) to Abashiri (Abashiri Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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OKHOTSK 1
5h 25m
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06:52
Th, 24/09
SAPPORO Sapporo |
12:17
Th, 24/09
ABASHIRI Abashiri |
¥ 10,340
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How to get from Sapporo to Abashiri
There are two ways to travel from Sapporo to Abashiri: by plane and by train.
How far is Sapporo from Abashiri?
The travel distance between Sapporo and Abashiri is 380 km. There are two options to travel from Sapporo to Abashiri: taking a flight, or a train.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Abashiri?
It takes about 50 minutes to get from Sapporo to Abashiri by plane, and about 5 hours 26 minutes by train.
How to get from Sapporo to Abashiri by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Sapporo to Abashiri?
There are two domestic airlines operating the route Sapporo to Abashiri: two full-service carriers: Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.
Where do flights from Sapporo to Abashiri depart?
Flights from Sapporo to Abashiri depart from Chitose Airport (CTS).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Sapporo to Abashiri arrive?
Flights from Sapporo to Abashiri arrive at Memanbetsu Airport (MMB).
How to get from Sapporo to Abashiri by train
What types of trains operate the route Sapporo to Abashiri?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Sapporo to Abashiri.
JR Hokkaido operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Sapporo and Abashiri.
- - The Limited Express Okhotsk runs between Sapporo and Abashiri.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
Travellers with JR Hokkaido Hokkaido Area Pass (5-day), (7-day), (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Sapporo to Abashiri depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Sapporo Station located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Sapporo to Abashiri arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Abashiri Station located in Abashiri, Hokkaido.
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Where to travel next from Abashiri
From Abashiri, you can return by train or plane to Sapporo, or go to Asahikawa on Limited Express.