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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sapporo is to train and fly which costs ¥8000 - ¥32000 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sapporo is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Sapporo?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Sapporo. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Sapporo via Morioka and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sapporo?

The distance between Tokyo and Sapporo is 890 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sapporo without a car is to train via Morioka which takes 10h 3m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Tokyo to Sapporo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sapporo train from?

Tokyo to Sapporo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Train or fly from Tokyo to Sapporo?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sapporo is to train via Morioka which takes 10h 3m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥29000 - ¥80000 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Tokyo to Sapporo train arrive?

Tokyo to Sapporo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1895+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Tokyo to Sapporo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Tokyo International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane HND - CTS
2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
3h 52m
¥12,582–37,216
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane NRT - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 24m
¥8,167–31,919
Train via Morioka
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Moriokatrain
2. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain
10h 3m
¥17,837–23,655
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Aomoribus
2. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain
3. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
18h 43m
¥13,900–19,030
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tokyo to Oaraicar
2. Take the car ferry from Oarai to Tomakomaicarferry
3. Drive from Tomakomai to Sapporocar
20h 6m
¥12,688–27,616
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane IBR - CTS
3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain
4h 51m
¥21,322–30,617
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Okadama Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane HND - OKD
5h 39m
¥29,842–76,106
Train
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain Hayabusa
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain Hokuto
12h 1m
¥17,779–23,092
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mitotrain
2. Take the car ferry from Oarai to Tomakomaicarferry
3. Take the bus from 苫小牧フェリーターミナル to 札幌駅前bus
25h 10m
¥12,224–27,579

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

380Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

¥10,176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Tokyo to Sapporo via Morioka and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines flies from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okadama Airport (OKD) every 4 hours.

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