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How to get fromCairns to Sapporoby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Sapporo by plane or train

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  1. Fly to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane CNS - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    25h 13m
    ¥55,898–131,740

  2. Fly to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane CNS - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train
    27h 17m
    ¥80,748–231,190

Cairns (CNS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration23h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥57,356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,699.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 13m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Sapporo. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), walk to 旭川空港, take the bus to 旭川駅, walk to Asahikawa, then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).

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