What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate is to night bus and car ferry which costs ¥16000 - ¥26000 and takes 25h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Hakodate is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥18000 - ¥60000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Hakodate?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Hakodate. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Hakodate via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Kobe to Hakodate?

The distance between Kobe and Hakodate is 944 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Hakodate without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Hakodate without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ¥31000 - ¥45000.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Hakodate?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kobe to Hakodate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hakodate train from?

Kobe to Hakodate train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or fly from Kobe to Hakodate?

The best way to get from Kobe to Hakodate is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥18000 - ¥60000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥31000 - ¥45000 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Kobe to Hakodate train arrive?

Kobe to Hakodate train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Where can I stay near Hakodate?

There are 292+ hotels available in Hakodate.

Kobe to Hakodate - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kobe to Hakodate by plane, train, bus, night bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Osaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane ITM - HKD
3h 59m
¥18,093–56,490
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
22h 10m
¥16,010–35,250
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain Hayabusa
8h 45m
¥31,225–44,745
Night bus, car ferry
1. Take the night bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminalnightbus
3. Take the car ferry from Aomori Ferry Terminal to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminalcarferry
25h 15m
¥16,580–25,100
Fly from Kobe
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane UKB - HKD
5h 33m
¥25,420–46,670
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane TKS - HKD
7h 21m
¥32,570–158,036
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane NGO - HKD
5h 16m
¥24,669–64,529
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kobe to Omacar
2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodatecarferry
17h 10m
¥21,354–32,045

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) flights

49Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

¥13,791Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kobe to Hakodate.

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Distance: 943.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Hakodate, Japan?

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and AIRDO fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Hakodate via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 8h 45m.

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