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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hakodate is to night bus and car ferry which costs ¥8500 - ¥14000 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hakodate is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥12000 - ¥45000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Hakodate?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Hakodate. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Hakodate via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Hakodate?

The distance between Tokyo and Hakodate is 841 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Hakodate without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥18000 - ¥28000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Tokyo to Hakodate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Hakodate train from?

Tokyo to Hakodate train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or fly from Tokyo to Hakodate?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Hakodate is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥18000 - ¥28000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥45000 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Tokyo to Hakodate train arrive?

Tokyo to Hakodate train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Hakodate?

There are 298+ hotels available in Hakodate.

Tokyo to Hakodate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Hakodate by train, bus, night bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-HokutoHayabusa
5h 4m
¥18,906–27,194
Night bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Aomori Ferry Terminal to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal
15h 20m
¥8,600–13,600
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Aomori
2. Take the train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-HokutoHayabusa / ...
14h 2m
¥11,610–20,650
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tokyo to Oma
2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodate
11h 34m
¥15,067–22,964
Fly
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)HND - HKD
3h 40m
¥12,800–44,234

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) flights

91Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

¥11,513Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥18,000–25,000 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, All Nippon Airways, AIRDO, and Japan Airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) hourly.

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