What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sapporo?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sapporo is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥11000 - ¥29000 and takes 23h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Sapporo?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sapporo is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥16000 - ¥60000.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Sapporo?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Sapporo via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Osaka to Sapporo?

The distance between Osaka and Sapporo is 1097 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Sapporo without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs ¥37000 - ¥55000.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Sapporo?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Osaka to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sapporo train from?

Osaka to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or fly from Osaka to Sapporo?

The best way to get from Osaka to Sapporo is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs ¥37000 - ¥55000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥90000 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Osaka to Sapporo train arrive?

Osaka to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1689+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Osaka to Sapporo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Sapporo by plane, train, car, 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.

Fly Osaka International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane ITM - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
3h 58m
¥16,433–56,910
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Maizurucar
2. Take the car ferry from Maizuru to Otarucarferry
23h 15m
¥11,441–28,581
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain
12h 27m
¥37,677–52,660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Umeda to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
4. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
25h 6m
¥19,300–43,500
Fly Kobe to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane UKB - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 26m
¥16,877–42,308
Fly Osaka International Airport to Okadama Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane ITM - OKD
5h 41m
¥76,353–86,500
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane NGO - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
5h 18m
¥15,860–38,725

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

105Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

¥14,782Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,097.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sapporo via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Okadama Airport (OKD) 4 times a day.

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