Exclusive Service: Transfers bookings through Samurai Snow are available strictly for guests staying in our booked accommodations. If you are staying elsewhere, please arrange transfers directly with local resort suppliers.
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.
2026 / 27 Prices
- Adults are classed as 12 years and older.
- Child Prices are available for children aged 3 to 11 years.
- Infants aged 0-2 years are permitted free of charge if they do not require a seat.
2026 / 27 Timetable
Sapporo to Rusutsu Bus Timetable
Service Period
- 2nd December 2026 to 31st March 2027
- Buses run every day of the week
Service Notes
- You may be asked to change vehicles when departing from Sapporo.
- Depending on the reservation situation before or after your departure, you may be asked to change the departure time of hotels in Sapporo.
Niseko to Sapporo Bus Timetable
Service Period
- 2nd December 2026 to 31st March 2027
- Buses run every day of the week
Service Notes
- Drop-off to Sapporo hotels is in no particular order
Reservation Notes
Reservation Required
- Transfer reservations are required for all services.
- Buses will skip stops if there are no reservations for that stop.
Bus Stop Choice
- If you are not sure which bus stop is the best one for you, please contact us to check
General Service Notes
Luggage Allowance
- One Ski / Snowboard Bag and one suitcase per person is permitted to be carried in the trunk of the bus
- Carry-On / hand luggage should fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartments on boar
Meeting Times
- Please come to the meeting point no later than 10 min prior to your departure and 15 min prior to your departure if you are departing from the airport.
- Buses will depat on time and won't wait for passengers who haven't arrived before the departure time.
Meeting Locations
- Please check your meeting point before your departure date.
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Booking Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 10 or more day in advance of the transfer date: No cancellation fee (full refund is provided)
- 5 to 9 days or fewer of the transfer date: 30% cancellation fee (70% refund is provided)
- 4 days or fewer of the transfer date: 100% cancellation fee (no refund is provided)
- "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.
Extreme Weather & Driving Conditions
- In the unlikely event that the weather & driving conditions are sufficiently bad that Resort Liner do not think they can arrive to the destination on time, they may drop passengers off at the nearest train station or introduce other transport options
- Additional costs, such as train fare are not borne by Resort Liner
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed on any bus services
Ski / Snowboard Boots
- Wearing of ski or snowboard boots on bus services is prohibited
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Exclusive Service for Samurai Snow Accommodation Guests
Winter service bookings are strictly reserved for guests who have booked their accommodation directly through Samurai Snow.
If you have a confirmed accommodation booking, please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Details below. We will email you direct access to our booking portal along with step-by-step booking instructions.
Booking Lead Time: We are unable to accept or process bookings submitted 7 days or fewer before the start date. Please submit your request at least 8 days in advance.
Please Note: Submissions without a valid Samurai Snow Accommodation Reservation Number cannot be processed. If you have not booked accommodation with us, please book your transfers directly through local resort vendors.
Already paid your accommodation deposit? Check your booking confirmation email for your direct link to the Rusutsu Booking Portal to book immediately without submitting this form.