How to travel from Hakodate to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Kobe is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hakodate to Kobe by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,435($215)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,220($325)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Aomori Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Shinki Bus Sannomiya.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,735($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kobe.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,260($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Kobe by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).

The distance between Hakodate and Kobe is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (573 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hakodate and Kobe by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Kobe is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Kobe is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Kobe. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Kobe. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Kobe. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Kobe. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hakodate and Kobe with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and AIRDO fly between Hakodate and Kobe. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Hakodate to Kobe typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).

The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Kobe. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Kobe is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).

How do I get from Hakodate to Kobe

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Kobe

Transport options from Hakodate to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
¥29,435($215)
hourly949km (590 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB)3h 20m
¥32,445($235)
hourly1,214km (754 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
¥38,330($280)
hourly1,094km (680 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥78,715($575)
every 3 hours1,348km (837 miles)
Train
7hrs
¥44,220($325)
every 20 mins1,384km (860 miles)
Ferry and Bus
22h 55m
¥26,150($190)
once daily1,397km (868 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 50m
¥48,735($355)
once daily1,384km (860 miles)
Ferry and Car
16h 20m
¥20,260($150)
twice daily1,210km (752 miles)

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Airports near Kobe

The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Kobe
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Kobe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kobe