What is the cheapest way to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo?

The cheapest way to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥13000 - ¥29000 and takes 22h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo?

The fastest way to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo is to drive and train and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs ¥27000 - ¥70000.

How far is it from Japanese Alps to Sapporo?

The distance between Japanese Alps and Sapporo is 1025 km.

How long does it take to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1662+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Japanese Alps to Sapporo - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo by car, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
best
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Anayamacar
2. Take the train from Anayama to Hirookatrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane MMJ - CTS
4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
7h 43m
¥26,991–67,942
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Niigatacar
2. Take the car ferry from Niigata to Otarucarferry
22h 54m
¥13,368–28,204
Drive, train
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Nirasakicar
2. Take the train from Nirasaki to Shinjuku Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain
14h 54m
¥30,664–46,648
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Chuodo Akenocar
2. Take the bus from Chuodo Akeno to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
5. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
26h 20m
Drive, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Nirasakicar
2. Take the train from Nirasaki to Shinjuku Stationtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane HND - CTS
4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
8h 46m
¥17,354–44,288
Drive, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Okadama Airport
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Anayamacar
2. Take the train from Anayama to Hirookatrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane MMJ - OKD
8h 16m
¥60,911–147,532
Drive, train, bus to Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Kajikazawaguchicar
2. Take the train from Kajikazawaguchi to Shizuokatrain
3. Take the bus from Shizuoka Station to Shizuoka Airportbus
4. Fly from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane FSZ - CTS
5. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
10h 57m
¥26,299–43,931
Drive, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport, train
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Nirasakicar
2. Take the train from Nirasaki to Shinjuku Stationtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane HND - AKJ
4. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train
11h 31m
¥20,714–58,038
Drive, train, bus to Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, fly to Okadama Airport
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Kajikazawaguchicar
2. Take the train from Kajikazawaguchi to Shizuokatrain
3. Take the bus from Shizuoka Station to Shizuoka Airportbus
4. Fly from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane FSZ - OKD
11h 35m
¥67,219–149,521
Drive, bus, car ferry
1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Chuodo sudamacar
2. Take the bus from Chuodo sudama to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exitbus
4. Take the car ferry from Oarai to Tomakomaicarferry
5. Take the bus from 苫小牧フェリーターミナル to 札幌駅前bus
31h 29m

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥20,001Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Japanese Alps to Sapporo.

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Distance: 1,025.3 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Japanese Alps, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Japanese Alps to Sapporo. However, you can drive to Anayama, take the train to Hirooka, take the taxi to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Japanese Alps to Sapporo via Nirasaki, Shinjuku Station, Ōmiya, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 14h 54m.

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