How to travel from Sendai to Sapporo, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Sapporo is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sendai to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,045($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Sapporo Eki mae Bus Terminal.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to Sapporo Eki mae Bus Terminal.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Sapporo.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Sapporo

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥12,045 ($88) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Sendai and Sapporo is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Sendai and Sapporo by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥12,045 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,045 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Sapporo. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Sapporo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Sendai and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Sendai to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,045 ($88).

How do I get from Sendai to Sapporo

Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Sapporo

Transport options from Sendai to Sapporo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
¥12,045($88)
every 30 mins584km (363 miles)
Train and Plane2h 45m
¥42,850($315)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥26,695($195)
every 4 hours794km (493 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 20m
¥20,125($145)
every 4 hours746km (464 miles)
Ferry and Bus
17h 35m
¥18,755($135)
once daily665km (413 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 40m
¥13,280($95)
twice daily721km (448 miles)

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Airports near Sapporo

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

OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Sapporo