How to travel from Chiba to Sapporo, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out SapporoChiba if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sapporo Okadama (OKD).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,320($260)

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,995($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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].

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Sapporo.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,135($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Sapporo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Sapporo

Transport options from Chiba to Sapporo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
¥35,320($260)
hourly924km (574 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
¥30,120($220)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
¥28,065($205)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train
8h 5m
¥32,995($240)
every 3 hours1,158km (719 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
18hrs
¥23,545($170)
once daily1,153km (716 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry22h 55m
¥25,875($190)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 60m
¥23,135($170)
twice daily963km (598 miles)

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Airports near Sapporo

The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Sapporo