We are currently only able to book transfers for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is Japan's 5th largest city and has a population of around 2 million people.
Sightseeing, shopping, dining, nightlife and the famous Sapporo Snow Festival that takes place every February are the main draws for visitors.
The Hokkaido Resort Liner is a great value bus service offering both a Sapporo to Rusutsu bus for arrival and a Rusutsu to Sapporo bus for departure.
There is one departure per day for the Sapporo to Rusutsu bus and three departures per day for the Rusutsu to Sapporo Bus
The transfer time is around 2 hours but can vary a little bit depending on road and weather conditions.
2023 / 24 Prices
- Adults are classed as 12 years and older.
- Child Prices are available for children aged 3 to 11 years.
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time of your bus.
2022 / 23 Timetable
Sapporo to Rusutsu Bus Timetable
- Sapporo city to Niseko service runs from 2nd December 2023 to 1st April 2024
Niseko to Sapporo Bus Timetable
- Rusutsu to Sapporo city service runs from 2nd December 2023 to 1st April 2024
Book Bus Transfers
We are currently only able to book transfers for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
If you submit a booking request and have not already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, we will do our best to respond to your enquiry but this will not always be possible.
Please select the Sapporo Hotel where you are staying or is closest to your Hotel.
Booking Process
1) In the booking window below, please fill out the Add To Order section as many times as required to add all of the transfers you need for your group.
2) Start by selecting the date of the transfer, then select the bus departure time you wish to book and finally your group's Sapporo hotel details.
3) When you have finished adding all of the transfers you need, scroll down within the booking form window and check the details of your order in the My Order section.
4) Fill in your details in the "About me" section, including entering your 5 digit confirmation number in the "customer reference number" section. This number was provided to you when you booked your accommodation with Samurai Snow.
5) Click on the Send Inquiry button.
6) We will contact you by email with payment instructions once your booking request is confirmed
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 8 or more days in advance of the transfer date: Full refund is provided*
- Within 7 days of the transfer date: 100% cancellation fee
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
* Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations.