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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.
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.