How to travel from Sapporo to Nagasaki, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Nagasaki is around 1,619km (1,006 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sapporo to Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki → 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 Nagasaki (NGS).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥39,290($285)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥74,610($545)
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 Kyoto Sta.(Hachijyo Ent.) and then to Nagasaki Station.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥56,265($410)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tomakomai Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Nagoya then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT and then to Nagasaki.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Nagasaki.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,815($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Nagasaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Nagasaki by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 ¥39,290 ($285).
The distance between Sapporo and Nagasaki is around 1,619km (1,006 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,523km (946 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Sapporo and Nagasaki by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥39,290 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Nagasaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥39,290 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Nagasaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 35m | ¥39,290($285) | every 30 mins | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 45m | ¥27,245($200) | every 3 hours | 1,619km (1,006 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 6h 15m | ¥42,575($310) | twice daily | 1,892km (1,175 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, Fly | 8h 15m | ¥44,905($330) | every 3 hours | 2,011km (1,249 miles) |
Train | 14h 30m | ¥74,610($545) | every 20 mins | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | ¥56,265($410) | once daily | 2,308km (1,434 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 7h | ¥43,395($315) | 4 times a week | 2,355km (1,464 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 6h | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 1,871km (1,163 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Nagasaki
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Bus companies
Dohoku Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Kintetsu Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Taiheiyo ferry
Airports near Nagasaki
The following major airports near Nagasaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki