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How to get fromWellington to Sapporoby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane WLG - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    18h 56m
    ¥51,725–192,382

  2. Fly to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane WLG - AKJ
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train
    26h 21m
    ¥63,885–225,432

  3. Fly to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane WLG - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    27h 54m
    ¥126,935–429,942

Wellington (WLG) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥54,022Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Sapporo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,978.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 56m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Sapporo. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Sapporo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), walk to 旭川空港, take the bus to 旭川駅, walk to Asahikawa, then take the train to Sapporo.

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