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How to get fromAuckland to Sapporoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Sapporo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, train

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane AKL - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    17h 13m
    ¥51,947–142,881

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane WRE - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    23h 44m
    ¥57,772–206,431

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane KKE - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    25h 2m
    ¥60,186–209,934

Auckland (AKL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥48,559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,562.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Sapporo. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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