The distance between Chiba and Sapporo is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chiba to Sapporo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sapporo Okadama (OKD).
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
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Take the bus to Aomori then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目].
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Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Sapporo.
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There are several options for getting from Chiba to Sapporo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 19h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,120 ($220).
The distance between Chiba and Sapporo is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Chiba and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥30,120 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Sapporo is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Sapporo. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chiba and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes you can fly from Chiba and Sapporo. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and arrive at Sapporo Okadama (OKD) - via Hakodate (HKD). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Chiba to Sapporo. There is however a flight that goes via Hakodate (HKD). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chiba to Sapporo typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and and arrive into Sapporo Okadama (OKD).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chiba to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ¥35,320($260) | hourly | 924km (574 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 916km (569 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 892km (554 miles) |
Train | 8h 5m | ¥32,995($240) | every 3 hours | 1,158km (719 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 18hrs | ¥23,545($170) | once daily | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 22h 55m | ¥25,875($190) | twice daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 60m | ¥23,135($170) | twice daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Spring Airlines Japan
Peach Aviation Limited
JR Bus Tōhoku
北海道バス
JR Bus Kanto
Ferry Sunflower
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.