How to travel from Shizuoka to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Shizuoka and Sapporo is around 1,043km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Sapporo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Shizuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Mito Station South Exit then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Sapporo.
- Duration21h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Sapporo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥19,030 ($140) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).
The distance between Shizuoka and Sapporo is around 1,043km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 935km (581 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Shizuoka and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥19,030 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Sapporo. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shizuoka and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Shizuoka and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Shizuoka to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥27,925 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 15m | ¥27,925($205) | every 4 hours | 1,060km (659 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥25,735($190) | every 30 mins | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 4h 10m | ¥24,095($175) | every 30 mins | 1,238km (769 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 4h 40m | ¥19,030($140) | hourly | 1,077km (669 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ¥34,225($250) | every 3 hours | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥25,465($185) | twice daily | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 60m | ¥23,275($170) | twice daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shizuoka and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo