How to travel from Hakone to Sapporo, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Sapporo is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hakone to Sapporo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sapporo → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥30,390($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr).
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥42,715($310)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku and then to Aomori Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Sapporo Eki mae Bus Terminal.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Sapporo.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Sapporo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Sapporo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).
The distance between Hakone and Sapporo is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hakone and Sapporo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakone and Sapporo. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Sapporo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odawara Station, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakone and Sapporo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, 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 Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Sapporo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥30,390 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Sapporo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | ¥30,390($220) | every 30 mins | 967km (601 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4h 15m | ¥22,450($165) | every 30 mins | 993km (617 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4h 20m | ¥34,635($255) | hourly | 981km (609 miles) |
| Train to Shizuoka, plane | 4h 35m | ¥29,435($215) | hourly | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5hrs | ¥39,425($290) | every 4 hours | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | ¥42,715($310) | every 4 hours | 1,211km (752 miles) |
Bus and Train | 18h 40m | ¥28,200($205) | once daily | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 20m | ¥27,515($200) | twice daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Sapporo
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Odakyu Hakone highway bus
Jam Jam Liner
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Dohoku Bus
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Sapporo
The following major airports near Sapporo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Sapporo