How to travel from Takayama to Hakodate, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Hakodate is around 937km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Takayama 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.
👋 Also check out Hakodate → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toyama, Fly
Take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Hakodate (HKD).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Toyama then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥41,070($300)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Aomori Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal then Bus terminal Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Aomori Port then take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Hakodate
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Hakodate by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,290 ($120) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,225 ($250).
The distance between Takayama and Hakodate is around 937km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Takayama and Hakodate by train.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Hakodate is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Hakodate is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,290 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Hakodate. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Hakodate. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toyama, Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Hakodate. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Takayama and Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Takayama to Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Hakodate is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥41,070 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Hakodate
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toyama, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 35m | ¥34,225($250) | 4 times a day | 1,077km (669 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥43,125($315) | every 3 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 5h 40m | ¥42,165($310) | every 3 hours | 1,257km (781 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 5h 45m | ¥50,105($365) | every 3 hours | 1,221km (759 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane | 6h 45m | ¥48,190($350) | 4 times a day | 1,166km (724 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 10m | ¥42,575($310) | 4 times a day | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Train | 7h 30m | ¥41,070($300) | 4 times a day | 1,258km (781 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 50m | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,192km (740 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 35m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 1,219km (758 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 25m | ¥16,290($120) | twice daily | 937km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Hakodate
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Bus companies
Nouhi Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Alpico Group
Willer Express
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Hakodate
The following major airports near Hakodate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate
Okushiri Airport (OIR)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Hakodate
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Hakodate