How to travel from Tottori to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Tottori and Sapporo is around 1,242km (772 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tottori to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Tottori if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kamigori, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥47,365($345)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Sapporo Prince Hotel.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥49,420($360)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then take the bus to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tottori to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).
The distance between Tottori and Sapporo is around 1,242km (772 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,041km (647 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tottori and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Tottori to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Sapporo is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Sapporo. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori, Himeji, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Sapporo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Tottori and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Tottori to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥32,855 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥36,690($270) | once daily | 1,279km (795 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 4h 55m | ¥30,530($225) | 4 times a day | 1,298km (807 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 5m | ¥31,900($235) | once daily | 1,264km (785 miles) |
Train | 12h 10m | ¥47,365($345) | every 3 hours | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 25m | ¥49,420($360) | once daily | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥25,600($185) | once daily | 1,400km (870 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 35m | ¥20,670($150) | once daily | 1,242km (772 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tottori and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Train operators
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