There are 6 ways to get from Hakodate to Shakotan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakodate to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Yoichitrain H: Hakodate Line Local
6h 53m¥4,848–6,368Drive 232.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakodate to Shakotancar 232.3 km
3h 21m¥4,034–5,827Bus
- Take the bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus
- Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 余市駅前十字街bus 小樽線
8h 4m¥9,800–10,600Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane HKD - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国bus
6h 2m¥25,150–74,246Train, bus
- Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain Hokuto
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国bus 20積丹線
7h 1m¥7,440–11,029Bus via Sapporo
- Take the bus from 函館駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌~函館ニュースター
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国bus 20積丹線
9h 19m¥5,480–7,250
Hakodate to Shakotan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Shakotan is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hakodate to Shakotan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakodate station to Shakotan. However, there are services departing from Hakodate Station and arriving at 美国 via ひらふウェルカムセンター, 倶知安駅前 and 余市駅前十字街. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakodate to Shakotan. However, there are services departing from Hakodate and arriving at Yoichi via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Hakodate and Shakotan is 255 km. The road distance is 232.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Shakotan without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Hakodate to Shakotan, including transfers.
Hakodate to Shakotan bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, depart from Hakodate Station.
Hakodate to Shakotan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hakodate station.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Shakotan is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Hakodate, Japan and Shakotan, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakodate to 美国船澗 via Oshamambe, Yoichi, and 余市駅前十字街 in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakodate Station to 美国 via ひらふウェルカムセンター, 倶知安駅前, and 余市駅前十字街 in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Hakodate Airport to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hakodate to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Oshamambe to Yoichi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from New Chitose Airport to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Hakodate to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0138-55-1111
- Website
- hakotaxi.co.jp
Bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000
- Schedules at
- hakotaxi.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 倶知安駅前 to 余市駅前十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥240–1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥240–1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 美国
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥240–1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 函館駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakodate to Shakotan bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center station.
Hakodate to Shakotan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakodate to Shakotan is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Hakodate to Shakotan.
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