How to travel from Hakodate to Shimoda, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Shimoda is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakodate to Shimoda 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 Shimoda → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥18,620($135)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Syuzenji stn.(Higwhay bus).
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,975($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Shimoda.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥17,385($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Shimoda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Shimoda by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,620 ($135).
The distance between Hakodate and Shimoda is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Hakodate and Shimoda by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥18,620 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Shimoda is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Shimoda. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Shimoda. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,735 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Shimoda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | ¥18,620($135) | every 4 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 5h 45m | ¥32,995($240) | every 4 hours | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ¥33,265($245) | every 4 hours | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train | 7h 20m | ¥25,735($190) | 5 times a day | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14hrs | ¥26,285($190) | once a week | 1,073km (666 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 17h 10m | ¥16,975($125) | once daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 35m | ¥17,385($125) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Shimoda
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Tokai Bus
Konan Bus
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Shimoda
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Shimoda