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Niigata to Sapporo

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Niigata, Japan → Sapporo, Japan

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Seven ways to Travel from Niigata to Sapporo

Composite routes from Niigata to Sapporo

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Niigata Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$825.74

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$355.70

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Niigata Airport to Okadama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$304.89

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Morioka to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22
Train from Akita to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Niitsu to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.89–$17.79

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68
Train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$2.16
Train from Niitsu to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.43

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$43.19
Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.46

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$69.87

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Sapporo Subway

Website:
city.sapporo.jp/st/english/routemap.html
Bus from 栄町 to さっぽろ
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$3.05

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Niigata to Otaru
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.90–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station) is to car ferry which costs $52.17 - $130.43 and takes 17h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station) is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $33.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Sapporo (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Sapporo (Station). However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Sapporo via Niigata, Akita, Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Niigata to Sapporo (Station)?

The distance between Niigata and Sapporo (Station) is 642 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Sapporo (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs $141.30 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Niigata to Sapporo (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Sapporo (Station) train from?

Niigata to Sapporo (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Niigata station.

Where does the Niigata to Sapporo (Station) train arrive?

Niigata to Sapporo (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Akita station.

Where can I stay near Sapporo (Station)?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Sapporo (Station). Prices start at $19.07 per night.
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