How to travel from Sakata to Hakodate, Japan

The distance between Sakata and Hakodate is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sakata to Hakodate 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.

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Fly

Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Hakodate (HKD).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,575($310)

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Train

Take the train to Akita then Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Akita and then to Shin-Aomori then take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,130($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Hakodate

There are several options for getting from Sakata to Hakodate by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,170 ($67) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,575 ($310).

The distance between Sakata and Hakodate is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Sakata and Hakodate by train.

The quickest way to get from Sakata to Hakodate is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥42,575 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Hakodate is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,170 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Hakodate. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Hakodate. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Akita, Morioka and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Hakodate. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Sakata and Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sakata and Hakodate. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at Hakodate (HKD) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Sakata to Hakodate. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sakata to Hakodate typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sakata to Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Akita then Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Hakodate is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥18,210 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Hakodate

Transport options from Sakata to Hakodate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥42,575($310)
4 times a day1,083km (673 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
¥25,600($185)
every 3 hours639km (397 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
¥18,210($135)
every 3 hours577km (358 miles)
Train via Akita5h 35m
¥14,100($105)
every 20 mins452km (281 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 20m
¥10,130($74)
every 20 mins400km (248 miles)
Bus and Train8h 25m
¥18,070($130)
every 3 hours697km (433 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 30m
¥9,170($67)
twice daily461km (286 miles)

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Airports near Hakodate

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

HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Hakodate
OIR
Okushiri Airport (OIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Hakodate
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Hakodate