How to travel from Hakodate to Nakatsu, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Nakatsu is around 1,380km (858 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakodate to Nakatsu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nakatsu → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥47,640($350)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotel.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nakatsu.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Nakatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Nakatsu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥28,200 ($205) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,760 ($230).
The distance between Hakodate and Nakatsu is around 1,380km (858 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,235km (768 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Hakodate and Nakatsu by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Nakatsu is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥31,760 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Nakatsu is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥28,200 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakodate and Nakatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Nakatsu. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Kita Kyushu (KKJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Nakatsu. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hakodate to Nakatsu typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Kita Kyushu (KKJ).
The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 9h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ¥47,640 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Nakatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 30m | ¥31,760($230) | hourly | 1,578km (980 miles) |
| Fly to Oita (OIT), Train | 4h 50m | ¥30,530($225) | every 3 hours | 1,380km (858 miles) |
| Fly to Ube (UBJ), train | 4h 50m | ¥37,100($270) | every 3 hours | 1,647km (1,023 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥38,740($285) | hourly | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
| Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train | 5h 60m | ¥30,800($225) | hourly | 1,808km (1,123 miles) |
Train | 9h 50m | ¥47,640($350) | every 4 hours | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 50m | ¥37,235($270) | once daily | 1,913km (1,189 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | ¥29,435($215) | once daily | 1,908km (1,185 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 10m | ¥28,200($205) | twice daily | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Nakatsu
Airlines
AIRDO
Star Flyer
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Konan Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Nakatsu
The following major airports near Nakatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu