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Intercity Express Bus
Intercity express bus
Sapporo ⇔ Obihiro Potato Liner

Operation Information Operation

potato liner Sapporo City Center ⇔ Obihiro
normal operations

Notice Information

2025/12/11
There are no announcements at this time.

timetable (Boarding and alighting area information)

Revised on December 1, 2024

  • From Sapporo
  • Departure from Obihiro
Flight Name
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one flight two flights three flights 4 flights 5 flights 6 flights seventh flight (of the day) 8 flights Flight 9 10 flights
08:00 09:00 11:00 12:30 14:00 14:45 15:30 17:00 18:00 19:00
08:15 09:15 11:15 12:45 14:15 15:00 15:45 17:15 18:15 19:15
08:43 09:43 14:43 16:13 17:43 18:43
11:05 18:35
11:17 18:47
11:29 18:59
11:37 19:07
12:30 14:27 15:57 17:30 18:12 20:30 21:30 22:27
11:42 19:12
14:40 16:10 18:25 22:40
14:43 16:13 18:28 22:43
12:35 17:35 20:35 21:35
12:40 17:40 20:40 21:40
12:45 17:45 20:45 21:45
11:55 12:55 14:50 16:20 17:55 18:35 19:25 20:55 21:55 22:50

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  • Hokkaido Chuo Bus, J.R. Hokkaido Bus, Tokachi Bus, Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
  • Yellow flights are direct flights.
  • The blue flight is via Otofuke.
  • The white flight is via Memuro.
  • The bus also stops (drop-off only) at Nishi 3-jo 1-chome in Obihiro City on the way.
  • From December to March, the arrival time at the drop-off stop will be 10 minutes later.

About the boarding and disembarking areas.

Clicking on a stop name displays the location of boarding and alighting points.

About fares...

interval classification Normal Fare early fare (e.g. fare paid at the airport)
A Fare B Fare C Fare A Fare B Fare C Fare
Sapporo⇔Shimizu/Mikage adult 3,820 yen 3,540 yen 3,330 yen 3,420 yen 3,140 yen 2,930 yen
Students(Junior high school students and older) 3,420 yen 3,140 yen 2,930 yen
child 1,910 yen 1,770 yen 1,670 yen
Sapporo ⇔ Memuro - Obihiro Station Bus Terminal adult 4,110 yen 3,810 yen 3,580 yen 3,710 yen 3,410 yen 3,180 yen
Students(Junior high school students and older) 3,710 yen 3,410 yen 3,180 yen
child 2,060 yen 1,910 yen 1,790 yen

Click here for fare calendarfor more information.

Click here for the discounted fare chart for the disabled (PDF)for more information.

Round-trip tickets, coupon tickets, and bus set tickets will be discontinued as of September 30, 2023.
*You can use your coupon tickets in any category (A/B/C) until September 30, 2024. (However, they cannot be used for early-bird seats.)
If you are using the student discount or welfare discount, please show proof of your student ID, physical disability certificate, or medical care certificate to the driver when boarding the bus.

Early Bird Fare

For the early bird discount, reservations and payments must be made at least 30 days in advance for A and B fares and 21 days in advance for C fares from the scheduled boarding date.

*When making a reservation for the early bird discount, advance reservations cannot be made by phone, so please make your reservation online or visit the counter in person to make your reservation and payment on the day of your visit.
*If payment is not made by the payment deadline after the early bird seat reservation, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.
*Please note that the early bird discount is limited to a certain number of seats, and sales may end even during the early bird discount period.
*For reservations made on or after October 1, 2023, a refund fee of 100 yen will be charged up to 12 days prior to the boarding date and 20% of the early-bird fare amount will be charged from 11 days prior to the departure time when the early-bird fare is cancelled.

Click here for the discounted fare chart for the disabled (PDF)for more information.

Payment Methods

Cash or credit card at the counter,Raku-oku BusCredit cards are accepted at

Flight Name
get on
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get on
get on
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get off
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get off
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Flight 101 Flight 102 Flight 103 104th flight Flight 105 106th flight 107th flight Flight 108 Flight 109 110th mail
07:30 *1 8:00 08:30 10:00 11:00 12:30 14:30 15:30 18:15 19:15
07:40 08:10 10:10 19:25
07:45 08:15 10:15 19:30
07:50 08:20 10:20 19:35
08:37 12:37 14:37 18:22
08:40 12:40 14:40 18:25
11:13 15:43
07:55 08:25 08:55 10:25 12:55 14:55 18:40 19:40
11:18 15:48
11:26 15:56
11:38 16:08
11:50 16:20
10:42 11:12 13:12 14:12 18:42 22:27
11:07 11:37 13:37 14:37 19:07 22:52
11:15 11:45 12:00 13:45 14:45 16:00 18:00 19:15 21:45 23:00
12:05 16:05 18:05 21:50

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  • Hokkaido Chuo Bus, J.R. Hokkaido Bus, Tokachi Bus, Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
  • Yellow flights are direct flights.
  • The blue flight is via Otofuke.
  • The white flight is via Memuro.
  • *1 Buses departing from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal at 8:00 a.m. will depart from platform (5) of Obihiro Station Bus Terminal.
  • The bus also stops at Nango 18-chome Station and Kita 2-jo Nishi 3-chome in Sapporo City (for drop-off only). (except for the direct service).
  • From December to March, the arrival time at the drop-off stop will be 10 minutes later.

About the boarding and disembarking areas.

Clicking on a stop name displays the location of boarding and alighting points.

About fares...

interval classification Normal Fare early fare (e.g. fare paid at the airport)
A Fare B Fare C Fare A Fare B Fare C Fare
Sapporo⇔Shimizu/Mikage adult 3,820 yen 3,540 yen 3,330 yen 3,420 yen 3,140 yen 2,930 yen
Students(Junior high school students and older) 3,420 yen 3,140 yen 2,930 yen
child 1,910 yen 1,770 yen 1,670 yen
Sapporo ⇔ Memuro - Obihiro Station Bus Terminal adult 4,110 yen 3,810 yen 3,580 yen 3,710 yen 3,410 yen 3,180 yen
Students(Junior high school students and older) 3,710 yen 3,410 yen 3,180 yen
child 2,060 yen 1,910 yen 1,790 yen

Click here for fare calendarfor more information.

Click here for the discounted fare chart for the disabled (PDF)for more information.

Round-trip tickets, coupon tickets, and bus set tickets will be discontinued as of September 30, 2023.
*You can use your coupon tickets in any category (A/B/C) until September 30, 2024. (However, they cannot be used for early-bird seats.)
If you are using the student discount or welfare discount, please show proof of your student ID, physical disability certificate, or medical care certificate to the driver when boarding the bus.

Early Bird Fare

For the early bird discount, reservations and payments must be made at least 30 days in advance for A and B fares and 21 days in advance for C fares from the scheduled boarding date.

*When making a reservation for the early bird discount, advance reservations cannot be made by phone, so please make your reservation online or visit the counter in person to make your reservation and payment on the day of your visit.
*If payment is not made by the payment deadline after the early bird seat reservation, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.
*Please note that the early bird discount is limited to a certain number of seats, and sales may end even during the early bird discount period.
*For reservations made on or after October 1, 2023, a refund fee of 100 yen will be charged up to 12 days prior to the boarding date and 20% of the early-bird fare amount will be charged from 11 days prior to the departure time when the early-bird fare is cancelled.

Click here for the discounted fare chart for the disabled (PDF)for more information.

Payment Methods

Cash or credit card at the counter,Raku-oku BusCredit cards are accepted at

  • From Sapporo
  • Departure from Obihiro

← Please scroll horizontally →

About the boarding and disembarking areas.

Clicking on a stop name displays the location of boarding and alighting points.

Payment Methods

Cash or credit card at the counter,Raku-oku BusCredit cards are accepted at

← Please scroll horizontally →

About the boarding and disembarking areas.

Clicking on a stop name displays the location of boarding and alighting points.

Payment Methods

Cash or credit card at the counter,Raku-oku BusCredit cards are accepted at

  • Request to Customers
  • In-Car Facilities
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • ReservationsContact Us
Request to Customers
  • Please set your cell phone to silent mode and refrain from talking on it while in the car.
  • Please fasten your seatbelt for your own safety while the bus is in motion.
  • Traffic conditions may cause significant delays, cancellations, or changes to the route after the start of the service.

Restrictions on personal effects and personal belongings in the vehicle

  • Please note that the size of the trunk is limited, so we may not allow large luggage (bicycles, large musical instruments, etc.) or may limit the number of baggage items that can be brought in. Please inquire in advance.
  • Please note that we are not responsible for any damage to luggage placed in the trunk.
  • Pets are not allowed.
In-Car Facilities

*Vehicles with different equipment may be used.

  • air-conditioned and heated
  • toilet
  • single-seated seat
    3 rows of seats
  • Free Wi-fi
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you issue a delay certificate?
Issuance is possible. Please ask the crew.
I forgot something on the bus.
Lost and found items on the bus are managed by the Omagari Bus Division.
For inquiries, please contact Omagari Bus Division (011-375-6000), or,Inquiry Formto contact us for more information.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchairs are kept folded in the trunk for safety reasons.
Can pets ride with me?
Pets are not allowed on airport connecting buses and intercity express buses. However, assistance dogs and service dogs as defined in the Assistance Dogs for the Physically Disabled Act are allowed to ride with pets.
Can I board the bus with a stroller?
Strollers can be brought into the car folded by the customer or kept in the trunk, depending on the customer's preference.
How old is the child fare?
6 years old and up - 12 years old and under (elementary school students).
ReservationsContact Us

■Reservations and purchases at the counter or by phone
Reservations can be made two months in advance.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Phone number Office Hours
Sapporo (city) Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal 0570-200-600 7:30-18:00
Chuo Bus Oyachi Information Center 011-891-6388 7:50-18:00
Obihiro Obihiro Station Bus Terminal 0155-23-3489 7:00-19:15

Reservations and purchases via the Internet
Reservations can be made two months in advance.
Departure O~LinetEmpress Bus Plazafor more information.

■Reservations and purchases at convenience stores
Reservations can be made two months in advance.
After making a reservation at Lawson, please issue a voucher and pay at the cashier.