How to travel from Yamagata to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Yamagata and Sapporo is around 569km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamagata 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.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Yamagata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,345($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Sapporo.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,690($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,480 ($135).
The distance between Yamagata and Sapporo is around 569km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Yamagata and Sapporo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥18,480 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Sapporo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamagata and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yamagata and Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Yamagata to Sapporo. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Sapporo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 25m | ¥18,480($135) | every 4 hours | 569km (353 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 5m | ¥35,595($260) | hourly | 831km (516 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | ¥13,005($95) | every 30 mins | 641km (399 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥28,885($210) | hourly | 622km (387 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥25,055($185) | every 3 hours | 851km (529 miles) |
| Bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho, train | 9h 50m | ¥19,715($145) | every 4 hours | 804km (499 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 35m | ¥18,345($135) | once daily | 686km (426 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 25m | ¥13,690($100) | twice daily | 774km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamagata and Sapporo
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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