Tokyo to Hokkaido

Tokyo to Hokkaido

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Tokyo to Hokkaido Schedule

Tokyo to Hokkaido Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Shinkansen JR East Gran Class 06:32 - 14:04¥ 41,286
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH5509:15 - 10:50¥ 38,860
British Airways Economy #BA464311:20 - 12:55¥ 37,904
Air Do Economy #HD2312:50 - 14:25¥ 21,178
Air Do Economy #HD2915:50 - 17:20¥ 17,448
Spring Airlines Japan Economy #IJ83917:15 - 19:00¥ 7,520
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH473518:50 - 20:20¥ 34,160
Hawaiian Airlines Economy #HA526020:40 - 22:15¥ 38,437

Transportation from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Cheapest Transport$41
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:20 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day86
Distance1431 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Do, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Konan Bus ZKB2, Peach Airlines, Shinkansen JR East, Skymark Airlines

How to get from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Travelling between Tokyo and Hokkaido 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 404.73 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 40.16.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Tokyo and Hokkaido depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Hokkaido. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 40m to reach Hokkaido.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Hokkaido?

Travelling between Tokyo and Hokkaido can be as cheap as USD 40.16 if you opt for a Jetstar Japan flight and as expensive as USD 404.73 if you buy a All Nippon Airways flight 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 Tokyo and Hokkaido ?

  • 74 from Tokyo to Hokkaido starting from 06:20 Haneda Airport until 21:30 Haneda Airport
  • 12 from Tokyo to Hokkaido starting from 06:32 Tokyo until 17:20 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Hokkaido.

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 Tokyo to Hokkaido, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 40.16.

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 Tokyo and Hokkaido

Air Do, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Peach Airlines, Skymark Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Hokkaido 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 Tokyo and Hokkaido

Konan Bus ZKB2

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 Tokyo to Hokkaido?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 72% decided to fly
  • 28% took a train