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Results from Sapporo to Hakodate on Sunday, 29 March 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Sapporo to Hakodate
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PASS
5 days
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Su, 29/03
SAPPORO All Stations |
Th, 02/04
HAKODATE Hakodate |
¥ 22,000
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Train routes from Sapporo (Sapporo) to Hakodate (Hakodate Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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HOKUTO 2
3h 29m
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06:00
Su, 29/03
SAPPORO Sapporo |
09:29
Su, 29/03
HAKODATE Hakodate |
¥ 9,770
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How to get from Sapporo to Hakodate
There are two ways to travel from Sapporo to Hakodate: by plane and by train.
How far is Sapporo from Hakodate?
The travel distance between Sapporo and Hakodate is 320 km. There are two options to travel from Sapporo to Hakodate: taking a flight, or a train.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Hakodate?
It takes 40 minutes to get from Sapporo to Hakodate by plane, and about 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours by train.
What types of airlines operate the route Sapporo to Hakodate?
There are two domestic airlines operating the route Sapporo to Hakodate: two full-service carriers: Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.
Where do flights from Sapporo to Hakodate depart?
Flights from Sapporo to Hakodate depart from Chitose Airport (CTS) or from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Sapporo to Hakodate arrive?
Flights from Sapporo to Hakodate arrive at Hakodate Airport (HKD).
What types of trains operate the route Sapporo to Hakodate?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Sapporo to Hakodate.
JR Hokkaido operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Sapporo and Hakodate.
- - The Limited Express Hokuto runs between Sapporo and Hakodate.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
Travellers with JR Hokkaido Hokkaido Area Pass (5-day), (7-day), (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Sapporo to Hakodate depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Sapporo Station located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Sapporo to Hakodate arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Hakodate Station located in Hakodate, Hokkaido.
Where to travel next from Hakodate?
From Hakodate, you can return by train to Sapporo on Limited Express, or go to Hokuto on Limited Express.