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How to get fromZao Onsen to Sapporoby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Sapporo by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Yamagata Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane GAJ - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    3h 59m
    ¥28,000–74,400

  2. Bus, train via Ninohe

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus bus
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Ninohetrain train
    4. Take the train from Ninohe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain train
    5. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus
    15h 6m
    ¥9,603–17,230

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain train
    11h 2m
    ¥14,316–19,600

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Omacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodatecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hakodate to Sapporocar car
    11h 44m
    ¥14,666–22,462

  5. Bus to Sendai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SDJ - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    5h 12m
    ¥12,616–31,900

  6. Bus, train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain train
    3. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HNA - CTS
    4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    6h 20m
    ¥21,516–42,800

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop to Aomori Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus
    16h 34m
    ¥12,563–16,160

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,741Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 582.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Zao Onsen to Sapporo. However, you can take the shuttle to Yamagata Airport, walk to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) 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 Zao Onsen to Sapporo via Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, Sendai Station East exit, Sendai, Morioka, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 11h 2m.

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