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How to get fromRishiri to Sapporoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rishiri to Sapporo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane RIS - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    1h 57m
    ¥43,490–177,888

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry ferry 稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    2. Take the bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～稚内
    9h 6m
    ¥15,518–17,703

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry ferry 稚内～利尻島・礼文島
    2. Take the train from Wakkanai to Sapporo(Jr)train train [188443] Ltd. Exp Soya
    8h 23m
    ¥16,818–22,003

  4. Fly to Okadama Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane plane RIS - OKD
    2. Take the bus from 丘珠空港 to 地下鉄栄町駅bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 栄町 to さっぽろbus bus
    2h 34m

Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥37,847Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Rishiri, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Rishiri to Sapporo. However, you can take the taxi to Rishiri Airport (RIS) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rishiri to Sapporo(Jr) via Rishirito Island [Oshidomari], Wakkanai Port, and Wakkanai in around 8h 23m.

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