How to travel from Nagasaki to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Nagasaki and Sapporo is around 1,620km (1,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nagasaki 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 Sapporo → Nagasaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥42,030($305)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥74,610($545)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto then Shonaikankobussankan and then to Sendai Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Sapporo Eki mae Bus Terminal.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥59,960($440)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Meitetsu Nagoya then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to Sapporo Eki mae Bus Terminal.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Sapporo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,030 ($305).
The distance between Nagasaki and Sapporo is around 1,620km (1,007 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,523km (946 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Nagasaki and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥42,030 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Sapporo. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Sapporo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 14h 45m, 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 Nagasaki and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Nagasaki to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥42,030 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 60m | ¥42,030($305) | every 30 mins | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥27,245($200) | every 2 hours | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
| Train to Saga, plane | 5h 45m | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,892km (1,175 miles) |
Train | 14h 45m | ¥74,610($545) | every 4 hours | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥59,960($440) | once daily | 2,357km (1,465 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 7h | ¥42,165($310) | 4 times a week | 2,338km (1,453 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥33,540($245) | once daily | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagasaki and Sapporo
Airlines
Solaseed Air
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Shonai Kotsu
Miyako Kotsu
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Dohoku Bus
Train operators
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