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How to get fromRiga to Sapporoby plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Sapporo by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Riga International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane RIX - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    23h 1m
    ¥121,166–171,566

  2. Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane TLL - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    22h 56m
    ¥53,833–147,922

  3. Shuttle to Palanga International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėdashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane PLQ - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    26h 55m
    ¥75,395–215,895

  4. Fly Riga International Airport to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane RIX - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    26h 26m
    ¥73,326–244,616

  5. Fly Riga International Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane RIX - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    28h 14m
    ¥81,376–269,126

Riga International Airport (RIX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥49,423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,561.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 1m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Sapporo. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Rīga Lidosta Airport, take the shuttle to Klaipėda, walk to Klaipėdos autobusų stotis, take the bus to Aerouostas, walk to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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