How to travel from Morioka to Sapporo, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Sapporo is around 453km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Morioka 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,630($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Sapporo.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,265($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Sapporo

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,430 ($120).

The distance between Morioka and Sapporo is around 453km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Morioka and Sapporo by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥16,430 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Sapporo is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Sapporo. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Morioka and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Morioka to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).

How do I get from Morioka to Sapporo

Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Sapporo

Transport options from Morioka to Sapporo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
¥16,430($120)
hourly453km (281 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane3h 25m
¥25,875($190)
hourly486km (302 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane3h 35m
¥27,380($200)
every 30 mins753km (468 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥21,630($160)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥17,795($130)
every 3 hours624km (388 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
¥21,630($160)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 45m
¥10,265($75)
twice daily545km (339 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