How to travel from Hakodate to Kumamoto, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Kumamoto is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Kumamoto 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.
👋 Also check out Kumamoto → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kumamoto (KMJ).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥23,135($170)
AIRDO
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kumamoto.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Aomori Terminal then take the bus to Saitama-Shintoshin then 大阪ocat and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,155($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kumamoto.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Kumamoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Kumamoto by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 4h 15m.
The distance between Hakodate and Kumamoto is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,350km (839 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hakodate and Kumamoto by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Kumamoto is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥23,135 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Kumamoto is to fly which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Kumamoto. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Kumamoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hakodate to Kumamoto typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Kumamoto (KMJ).
The closest major airport to Kumamoto is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) which is approximately 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Kumamoto is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥23,135 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Kumamoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ¥23,135($170) | hourly | 1,598km (993 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ¥39,155($285) | hourly | 1,689km (1,050 miles) |
Train | 10h 25m | ¥51,065($375) | every 4 hours | 2,001km (1,243 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 10h | ¥29,160($215) | once daily | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥39,155($285) | once daily | 2,090km (1,299 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 23h 20m | ¥29,845($220) | twice daily | 1,866km (1,159 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Kumamoto
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airlines
AIRDO
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Kumamoto
The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Kumamoto
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Kumamoto