Rome2Rio

How to get fromKaruizawa to Sapporoby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Sapporo

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Karuizawa to Sapporo by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HND - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    6h 1m
    ¥15,848–40,201

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Niigatacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Niigata to Otarucarferry car ferry
    20h 36m
    ¥4,801–25,991

  3. Train via Morioka

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Ōmiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain train
    12h 43m
    ¥18,998–25,911

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ueno to Aomori Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus
    22h 54m
    ¥15,379–19,722

  5. Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Muraitrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane MMJ - CTS
    4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    7h 1m
    ¥36,532–57,011

  6. Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain train
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain train
    3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane IBR - CTS
    4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    6h 48m
    ¥23,398–36,511

  7. Train to Toyama Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Toyamatrain train
    2. Fly from Toyama Airport (TOY) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane TOY - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    7h 11m
    ¥90,038–246,711

  8. Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Okadama Airport

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Muraitrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane plane MMJ - OKD
    7h 30m
    ¥35,792–55,901

  9. Train, train to Niigata Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train
    3. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane KIJ - CTS
    4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    7h 39m
    ¥25,838–66,581

  10. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane HND - AKJ
    3. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train
    8h 45m
    ¥20,008–63,251

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Kumagayatrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain train
    15h 3m
    ¥18,848–25,611

  12. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata City Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Niigata to Otarucarferry car ferry
    25h 29m
    ¥5,958–25,413

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar385Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,063Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karuizawa to Sapporo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,041.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Sapporo via Karuizawa, Omiya Station, Morioka, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 12h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides