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How to get fromHakodate to Lake Akanby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakodate to Lake Akan by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Hakodate to Minami-Chitosetrain train
    2. Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Shiranukatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Shiranuka to Lake Akantaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    ¥33,063–41,770

  2. Drive 504.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakodate to Lake Akan (Station)car car 504.9 km
    6h 35m
    ¥8,759–12,652

  3. Fly from Hakodate Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane plane HKD - KUH
    2. Take the bus from kushiro airport to akanko-bus-centerbus bus
    6h 27m
    ¥34,110–68,146

  4. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hakodate to Minami-Chitosetrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane plane CTS - KUH
    3. Take the bus from kushiro airport to akanko-bus-centerbus bus
    7h 21m
    ¥38,603–95,160

Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Kushiro Airport (KUH) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥24,516Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 621.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Hakodate, Japan and Lake Akan, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakodate to Lake Akan. However, you can take the train to Minami-Chitose, take the train to Shiranuka, then take the taxi to Lake Akan. Alternatively, you can drive from Hakodate to Lake Akan (Station) in around 6h 35m.

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