How to travel from Itsukushima to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Sapporo is around 1,317km (819 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥63,110($460)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Osaka OCAT and then to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥36,280 ($265) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Itsukushima and Sapporo is around 1,317km (819 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Itsukushima and Sapporo by ferry, bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Sapporo is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥36,280 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Itsukushima to Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥37,785 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 20m | ¥37,785($275) | every 4 hours | 1,597km (992 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥36,280($265) | hourly | 1,416km (880 miles) |
| Ferry to Hiroshima Port, plane and train | 5h 35m | ¥50,380($370) | every 4 hours | 1,450km (901 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | ¥37,785($275) | hourly | 1,317km (819 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 25m | ¥63,110($460) | every 4 hours | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 22h 15m | ¥49,420($360) | once daily | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥38,060($280) | once daily | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Nihon Kotsu
Bocho Kotsu
Dohoku Bus
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