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How to get from Sapporo to Hakodate
Every practical way to travel from Sapporo to Hakodate, compared on time, cost and changes.
Sapporo Station → Hakodate Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
FastestCheapest- Journey time
- 3h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥9,440
- Changes
- Direct
Limited Express Hokuto
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What to know
Three and a half hours on the Limited Express Hokuto, and the reason many travellers stop in Hakodate rather than pushing straight through. The seaside stretch past Uchiura Bay is the payoff.
Prefer to drive?
Trains and buses thin out here — a rental car covers the gap on your own schedule. Compare cars from Nippon Rent-a-Car, Budget, Avis and other trusted brands.
Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥18,880 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 30m for a typical fare of ¥9,440.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 30m for a typical fare of ¥9,440.
- How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 30m for a typical fare of ¥9,440.