What is the cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Iwate?

The cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Iwate is to car ferry and bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥6000 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakodate to Iwate?

The fastest way to get from Hakodate to Iwate is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥5500 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct train between Hakodate and Iwate?

No, there is no direct train from Hakodate to Iwate. However, there are services departing from Hakodate and arriving at Iwate-Numakunai via Shin Hakodate Hokuto and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Hakodate to Iwate?

The distance between Hakodate and Iwate is 377 km.

How do I travel from Hakodate to Iwate without a car?

The best way to get from Hakodate to Iwate without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Hakodate to Iwate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakodate to Iwate train from?

Hakodate to Iwate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Hakodate Hokuto station.

Where does the Hakodate to Iwate train arrive?

Hakodate to Iwate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.

Where can I stay near Iwate?

There are 90+ hotels available in Iwate.

Hakodate to Iwate - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakodate to Iwate by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Moriokatrain Hayabusa
4h 42m
¥5,148–7,086
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal to Aomori Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminal to Moriokabus
9h 5m
¥5,500–6,000
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Hakodate to Omacarferry
2. Drive from Oma to Iwatecar
4h 41m
¥5,640–9,770
Train via Hachinohe
1. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Hachinohetrain Hayabusa
2. Take the train from Hachinohe to Iwate-Numakunaitrain [148209] Iwate Galaxy/Aoimori Railway
5h 6m

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Distance: 376.9 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Hakodate, Japan and Iwate, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Morioka 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,700–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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