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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane RDU - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    21h 21m
    ¥66,494–242,194

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane GSO - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    24h 59m
    ¥97,978–318,505

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane RDU - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    28h 6m
    ¥93,954–326,544

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane RDU - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    28h 34m
    ¥108,104–372,854

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane CLT - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    26h 50m
    ¥91,763–285,458

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥68,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,421.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 21m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Sapporo. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 Greensboro, take the taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo.

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