How to travel from Tanegashima to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Tanegashima and Sapporo is around 1,815km (1,128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Sapporo by plane, train, 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 → Tanegashima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost¥48,735($355)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥71,190($520)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Sapporo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥47,230 ($345) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥48,735 ($355).
The distance between Tanegashima and Sapporo is around 1,815km (1,128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,662km (1,033 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tanegashima and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥48,735 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Sapporo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥47,230 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanegashima to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Tanegashima to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥48,735 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 45m | ¥48,735($355) | every 20 mins | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 60m | ¥47,230($345) | 4 times a day | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, plane and train | 6h 40m | ¥78,035($570) | 5 times a day | 1,968km (1,223 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 16h 25m | ¥71,190($520) | 5 times a day | 2,563km (1,593 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 20h 30m | ¥72,965($535) | once daily | 2,643km (1,642 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus and train | 1 day 8h | ¥58,180($425) | once daily | 2,846km (1,769 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanegashima and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Meitetsu Bus
Miyako Kotsu
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
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