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How to get fromChristchurch to Sapporoby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Sapporo by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane CHC - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    27h 23m
    ¥56,447–201,847

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane CHC - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    24h 18m
    ¥68,607–244,897

  3. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HKK - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    33h 57m
    ¥75,268–239,168

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration29h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥57,930Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,134.3 km
  • Duration: 27h 23m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Sapporo. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 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.

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