How to travel from Tohoku to Hakodate, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Hakodate is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku 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 HakodateTohoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
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Fly

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hakodate (HKD).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥85,150($620)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hakodate Bus Center.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,005($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,760($64)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Hakodate

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Hakodate by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,760 ($64) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,005 ($265).

The distance between Tohoku and Hakodate is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tohoku and Hakodate by train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Hakodate is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥36,005 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Hakodate is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,760 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Hakodate. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Hakodate. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Hakodate. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Tohoku and Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hakodate Bus Center. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tohoku and Hakodate. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Hakodate (HKD) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Tohoku to Hakodate. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tohoku to Hakodate typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) 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 Tohoku to Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hakodate Bus Center. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Hakodate is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥36,005 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Hakodate

Transport options from Tohoku to Hakodate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
¥31,215($230)
once daily556km (346 miles)
Fly + 5 similar
5h 25m
¥85,150($620)
hourly1,662km (1,033 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥51,065($375)
every 2 hours694km (432 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, Fly5h 40m
¥68,585($500)
hourly1,816km (1,128 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane6h 40m
¥47,095($345)
every 2 hours830km (516 miles)
Plane and Train6h 40m
¥48,600($355)
every 2 hours927km (576 miles)
Train to Akita, plane7h 40m
¥47,365($345)
every 2 hours827km (514 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
¥36,005($265)
every 2 hours494km (307 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry9h 35m
¥28,610($210)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Car and Ferry
7hrs
¥8,760($64)
twice daily449km (279 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