How to travel from Nakatsu to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Nakatsu and Sapporo is around 1,536km (954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nakatsu 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 Sapporo → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥55,445($405)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Sapporo Prince Hotel.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥55,445($405)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura then take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Sapporo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,790 ($205) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).
The distance between Nakatsu and Sapporo is around 1,536km (954 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,374km (854 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nakatsu and Sapporo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Sapporo is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,790 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Sapporo. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Nakatsu and Sapporo. We recommend that you 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 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Sapporo. We recommend that you 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 35m.
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 Nakatsu to Sapporo. We recommend that you 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 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 1,583km (984 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | ¥37,510($275) | hourly | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
| Train to Kitsuki, plane | 4h 50m | ¥48,325($355) | hourly | 1,723km (1,071 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 5hrs | ¥42,850($315) | every 3 hours | 1,809km (1,124 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 6hrs | ¥48,875($355) | hourly | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥39,155($285) | hourly | 1,536km (954 miles) |
Train | 12h 40m | ¥55,445($405) | every 3 hours | 2,177km (1,353 miles) |
Bus and Train | 21h 35m | ¥55,445($405) | once daily | 2,215km (1,376 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 4h | ¥33,950($250) | 3 times a week | 2,197km (1,365 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nakatsu and Sapporo
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Taiheiyo ferry
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