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How to get fromSapporo to Okinawaby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Okinawa by train or plane

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  1. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane CTS - OKA
    6h 30m
    ¥22,718–57,563

  2. Train to Asahikawa Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain train
    2. Fly from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane AKJ - OKA
    9h 57m
    ¥18,878–70,605

  3. Train to Hakodate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to Hakodatetrain train
    2. Fly from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane HKD - OKA
    12h
    ¥46,350–95,109

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Naha Airport (OKA) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥17,224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,311.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to Okinawa. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Naha Airport (OKA), walk to 那覇空港駅, take the vehicle to 旭橋駅, walk to Naha bus Terminal, then take the line 28 bus to Jagaru Iriguchi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Asahikawa, walk to 旭川駅, take the bus to 旭川空港, walk to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) airport, fly to Naha Airport (OKA), walk to 那覇空港駅, take the vehicle to 旭橋駅, walk to Naha bus Terminal, then take the line 28 bus to Jagaru Iriguchi.

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