How to travel from Hagi to Sapporo, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Sapporo is around 1,464km (910 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hagi to Sapporo by train, plane, 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 SapporoHagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Todakohama then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,740($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,160($380)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Sapporo Prince Hotel.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,640($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT and then to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,720($240)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Sapporo

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Sapporo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥26,150 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,295 ($215).

The distance between Hagi and Sapporo is around 1,464km (910 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,291km (802 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hagi and Sapporo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Sapporo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥29,295 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Sapporo is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥26,150 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Sapporo. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 新山口駅, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hagi and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Hagi and Sapporo. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Todakohama then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Hagi to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Todakohama then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥38,740 ($285).

How do I get from Hagi to Sapporo

Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Sapporo

Transport options from Hagi to Sapporo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 50m
¥38,740($285)
every 4 hours1,655km (1,028 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
¥37,510($275)
twice daily1,737km (1,079 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5h 40m
¥40,660($295)
twice daily1,830km (1,137 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 45m
¥29,295($215)
twice daily1,634km (1,016 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 55m
¥35,870($260)
twice daily1,464km (910 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 55m
¥52,160($380)
twice daily2,105km (1,308 miles)
Train via Asa13h 55m
¥55,990($410)
every 4 hours2,152km (1,337 miles)
Bus and Train
23h 20m
¥47,640($350)
once daily2,081km (1,293 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 11h
¥32,720($240)
once daily1,777km (1,104 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
¥26,150($190)
once daily1,612km (1,002 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