How to travel from Sapporo to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Sapporo and Kudamatsu is around 1,383km (859 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sapporo to Kudamatsu by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KudamatsuSapporo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to New Chitose Airport, plane

Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,635($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥50,925($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,915($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Iwakuni Station then take the train to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,190($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Kudamatsu by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥25,190 ($185) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).

The distance between Sapporo and Kudamatsu is around 1,383km (859 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,299km (807 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sapporo and Kudamatsu by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Kudamatsu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Kudamatsu is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥25,190 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Kudamatsu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).

How do I get from Sapporo to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Sapporo to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
¥34,635($255)
every 2 hours1,417km (881 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
¥26,010($190)
hourly1,637km (1,017 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane4h 60m
¥33,675($245)
every 4 hours1,637km (1,017 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
¥30,800($225)
hourly1,383km (859 miles)
Train
12h 10m
¥50,925($370)
every 4 hours2,025km (1,258 miles)
Bus and Train
21h 25m
¥47,915($350)
once daily1,988km (1,235 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
1 day 9h
¥31,075($225)
once daily1,644km (1,022 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 2h
¥25,190($185)
once daily1,543km (959 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu