How to travel from Sapporo to Fukuoka, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Fukuoka is around 1,465km (910 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sapporo to Fukuoka by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fukuoka → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hakata.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥69,135($505)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shinhakodate Hokuto Eki mae then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥50,655($370)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tomakomai Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Nagoya then take the bus to Hakata Station.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥40,250($295)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Fukuoka.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Fukuoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Fukuoka by train, plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Sapporo and Fukuoka is around 1,465km (910 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,420km (882 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Sapporo and Fukuoka by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Fukuoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Fukuoka is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Fukuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Fukuoka. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 30m, 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 Sapporo and Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Sapporo to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Fukuoka is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Fukuoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 50m | ¥21,765($160) | every 3 hours | 1,465km (910 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 50m | ¥42,850($315) | every 30 mins | 1,771km (1,101 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 55m | ¥47,640($350) | hourly | 1,542km (958 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 10m | ¥45,315($330) | every 3 hours | 1,813km (1,126 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 30m | ¥36,280($265) | hourly | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 30m | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
Train | 12h 30m | ¥69,135($505) | every 20 mins | 2,181km (1,355 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 15m | ¥50,655($370) | twice a week | 2,142km (1,331 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 5h | ¥40,250($295) | 4 times a week | 2,202km (1,368 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 4h | ¥31,760($230) | once daily | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Fukuoka
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Dohoku Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Taiheiyo ferry
Train operators
Airports near Fukuoka
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka