How to travel from Sapporo to Mine, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Mine is around 1,459km (907 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sapporo to Mine 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 Mine → 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) then take the train to Asa.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥24,780($180)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥54,895($400)
Multiple train operators
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 then take the train to Asa.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥51,335($375)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Nagatoshi Station.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Mine.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Mine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Mine by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥24,780 ($180) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Sapporo and Mine is around 1,459km (907 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,323km (822 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sapporo and Mine by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥24,780 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Mine is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥24,780 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Mine. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Mine. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 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 Sapporo and Mine. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥24,780 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Mine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | ¥24,780($180) | every 3 hours | 1,583km (983 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 50m | ¥38,605($280) | every 3 hours | 1,494km (928 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, Fly | 4h 60m | ¥37,510($275) | every 3 hours | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 20m | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 6h 30m | ¥39,425($290) | every 3 hours | 1,679km (1,043 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥32,720($240) | every 3 hours | 1,459km (907 miles) |
Train | 12h 45m | ¥54,895($400) | every 4 hours | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
Bus and Train | 22h 10m | ¥51,335($375) | once daily | 2,064km (1,283 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 12h | ¥32,580($240) | once daily | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 3h | ¥26,420($195) | once daily | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Mine
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Mine
The following major airports near Mine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Mine
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Mine
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Mine