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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Sapporo by plane or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane MEL - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    17h 44m
    ¥69,194–174,894

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Obihiro Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Obihiro Airport (OBO)plane plane MEL - OBO
    2. Take the train from Obihiro to Sapporotrain train
    22h 53m
    ¥69,094–182,594

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane AVV - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    18h 42m
    ¥102,360–253,060

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane MEL - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    21h 9m
    ¥71,654–199,244

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane MEL - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    21h 26m
    ¥90,804–265,554

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥46,181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,019.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Sapporo. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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