How to travel from Hakone to Obihiro, Japan

The distance between Hakone and Obihiro is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakone to Obihiro by bus, train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObihiroHakone if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Obihiro.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,025($210)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Obihiro.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Obihiro

There are several options for getting from Hakone to Obihiro by bus, train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Hakone and Obihiro is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (577 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hakone and Obihiro by bus, train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Hakone to Obihiro is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥17,525 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Obihiro is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakone and Obihiro. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Obihiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odawara Station, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakone and Obihiro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Hakone and Obihiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Obihiro is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) (OBO) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Hakone to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Obihiro is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,525 ($130).

How do I get from Hakone to Obihiro

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Obihiro

Transport options from Hakone to Obihiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
¥29,025($210)
every 2 hours1,099km (683 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
¥17,525($130)
every 4 hours980km (609 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥31,215($230)
twice daily1,129km (701 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane and bus6h 10m
¥19,850($145)
every 20 mins1,195km (742 miles)
Train
10h 5m
¥36,965($270)
every 3 hours1,342km (834 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 30m
¥23,955($175)
twice daily1,187km (737 miles)

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Airports near Obihiro

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

OBO
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Obihiro
KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Obihiro
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Obihiro