How to travel from Hakodate to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Sendai is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Sendai 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 SendaiHakodate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,610($210)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,840($125)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,540($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Hirosedori Ichibancho.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sendai.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,720($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Sendai by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,610 ($210).

The distance between Hakodate and Sendai is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hakodate and Sendai by train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Sendai is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥28,610 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Sendai is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Sendai. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Sendai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Sendai. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Sendai. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Sendai typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).

The closest major airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Sendai. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).

How do I get from Hakodate to Sendai

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Sendai

Transport options from Hakodate to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥28,610($210)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
¥33,130($240)
every 4 hours1,111km (690 miles)
Train
2h 50m
¥16,840($125)
4 times a day515km (320 miles)
Ferry and Bus
9h 15m
¥10,540($77)
every 20 mins498km (309 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 10m
¥16,155($120)
5 times a day524km (326 miles)
Ferry and Car
7h 10m
¥9,720($71)
twice daily480km (298 miles)

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Airports near Sendai

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

SDJ
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Sendai
GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Sendai
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
281km (174 miles) from Sendai