How to travel from Beppu to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Beppu and Sapporo is around 1,500km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Beppu to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥56,265($410)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto and then to さいたま新都心駅東口 then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前［北４条西１丁目］.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥41,755($305)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the bus to Nagashima Onsen then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥39,155($285)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,105($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beppu to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥26,970 ($195) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,185 ($255).
The distance between Beppu and Sapporo is around 1,500km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,385km (861 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Beppu and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥35,185 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥26,970 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Sapporo. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 13h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Beppu to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥35,185 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥35,185($255) | hourly | 1,500km (932 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥26,970($195) | hourly | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
| Train to Higoozu, plane | 6h 35m | ¥39,015($285) | twice daily | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥43,395($315) | hourly | 1,604km (997 miles) |
Train | 13h 25m | ¥56,265($410) | every 3 hours | 2,245km (1,395 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | ¥41,755($305) | once daily | 2,256km (1,402 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 9h | ¥39,155($285) | 3 times a week | 2,034km (1,264 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥27,105($200) | once daily | 1,766km (1,097 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beppu and Sapporo
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu Bus
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Ferry Sunflower
Taiheiyo ferry
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo