How to travel from Nishinoshima to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Sapporo is around 1,553km (965 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Sapporo by ferry, 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 → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥72,965($535)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration16h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥68,725($500)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Sapporo by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥55,580 ($405) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥72,965 ($535).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Sapporo is around 1,553km (965 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,054km (655 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Nishinoshima and Sapporo by ferry, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥72,965 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Sapporo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥55,580 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 6h 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 Nishinoshima to Sapporo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Sapporo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥55,580 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ¥72,965($535) | once daily | 1,647km (1,024 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | ¥55,580($405) | once daily | 1,553km (965 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 16h 10m | ¥68,725($500) | once daily | 2,109km (1,311 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Sapporo
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
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