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CTSJapanTPL: night-owl-plan
New Chitose Airport
Sapporo, Japan
Drop-off
Sapporo Station
Pin before customs
Fastest
JR Rapid Airport (New Chitose Airport – Sapporo)
rail · 15m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
JR Rapid Airport (New Chitose Airport – Sapporo)
rail
Headway
15
Backup
Airport Bus to Sapporo Station (Hokkaido Chuo Bus / Hokuto Kotsu) · 15m
Note
JR Hokkaido Rapid Airport trains run from New Chitose Airport Station directly to Sapporo Station in about 35–40 minutes, with departures roughly every 15 minutes throughout most of the day. This is the primary and fastest public transport link between the airport and central Sapporo.
Late arrivals
Sapporo: Night-Owl Operations
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Lines that keep running
Brief
This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.
Service
Airport Bus to Sapporo Station (Hokkaido Chuo Bus / Hokuto Kotsu)
Mode
bus
Freq
15m
Note
Joint limousine bus services by Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Hokuto Kotsu operate from New Chitose Airport’s domestic and international terminals to Sapporo Station approximately every 15 minutes. Buses continue to central city stops such as Odori and Susukino, taking around 60–90 minutes depending on traffic.
Backup when rail sleeps
Brief
If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.
Service
Airport Bus to Sapporo Station (Hokkaido Chuo Bus / Hokuto Kotsu)
Mode
bus
Freq
15m
Note
Joint limousine bus services by Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Hokuto Kotsu operate from New Chitose Airport’s domestic and international terminals to Sapporo Station approximately every 15 minutes. Buses continue to central city stops such as Odori and Susukino, taking around 60–90 minutes depending on traffic.
Ticketing tips
Brief
Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.
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FAQs
KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.