The distance between Kobe and Hakodate is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kobe to Hakodate by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
Take the bus to Shonaikankobussankan and then to Sendai Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate.
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There are several options for getting from Kobe to Hakodate by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 16h 20m. 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 ¥29,435 ($215).
The distance between Kobe and Hakodate is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (573 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Kobe and Hakodate by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Hakodate is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kobe and Hakodate. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kobe to Hakodate. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kobe and Hakodate. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kobe and Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Kobe and Hakodate. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Hakodate (HKD). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kobe and Hakodate with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and AIRDO fly between Kobe and Hakodate. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Hakodate (HKD). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Kobe to Hakodate typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Hakodate (HKD).
The closest major airport to Hakodate is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate. Okushiri Airport (OIR) (OIR) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kobe to Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | ¥29,435($215) | hourly | 949km (590 miles) |
Fly to Hakodate (HKD) | 3h 5m | ¥51,610($375) | hourly | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | ¥45,175($330) | hourly | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥38,470($280) | hourly | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | ¥44,220($325) | every 4 hours | 1,384km (860 miles) |
Bus and Train | 18h 25m | ¥39,565($290) | once daily | 1,414km (878 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | ¥20,260($150) | twice daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Shonai Kotsu
Miyako Kotsu
The following major airports near Hakodate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.