Sapporo to Hakodate

Sapporo to Hakodate

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Sapporo to Hakodate Schedule

Sapporo to Hakodate Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Hokkaido Bus ZHK1 AC Seater 07:35 - 13:25¥ 4,554
Japan Airlines Economy #JL274308:45 - 09:25¥ 19,022
Japan Airlines Economy #JL274510:20 - 11:00¥ 22,822
Hokkaido Chuo Bus ZHKC1 AC Seater 13:48 - 19:05¥ 5,236
Hokkaido Chuo Bus ZHKC1 AC Seater 15:48 - 20:50¥ 5,236
Hokkaido Bus ZHK1 AC Seater 16:00 - 21:25¥ 4,554
Hokkaido Bus ZHK1 AC Seater 18:05 - 23:55¥ 4,554
Air Do Economy 21:45 - 16:00¥ 38,507

Transportation from Sapporo to Hakodate

Facts about the transport from Sapporo to Hakodate

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure7:35 AM
Latest Departure7:20 PM
Departures per day6
Distance292 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHokkaido Bus ZHK1, Japan Airlines, JR Hokkaido Rail Pass

How to get from Sapporo to Hakodate

Travelling between Sapporo and Hakodate is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 131.16 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.11.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Sapporo and Hakodate depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sapporo and Hakodate. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 50m to reach Hakodate.

How much does it cost to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?

Travelling between Sapporo and Hakodate can be as cheap as USD 30.11 if you opt for a Hokkaido Bus ZHK1 bus and as expensive as USD 131.16 if you buy a JR Hokkaido Rail Pass Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sapporo and Hakodate ?

  • 5 from Sapporo to Hakodate starting from 07:35 Sapporo until 18:05 Sapporo
  • 1 from Sapporo to Hakodate starting from 09:20 Sapporo until 09:20 Sapporo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapporo to Hakodate.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sapporo to Hakodate, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 143.18.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sapporo and Hakodate

Japan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sapporo to Hakodate overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sapporo and Hakodate

Hokkaido Bus ZHK1

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus