There are 3 ways to get from Hirafu to Hakodate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hirafu to Oshamambetrain Hakodate Main Line
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Hakodatetrain Hokuto / ...
3h 31m¥3,883–5,169Drive 170.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirafu to Hakodatecar 170.3 km
2h 32m¥2,928–4,229Bus
- Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hakodate Stationbus
4h 16m¥11,246–11,977
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Hakodate is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Hakodate is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirafu to Hakodate station. However, there are services departing from 山田交差点 and arriving at Hakodate Station via Hirafu Welcome Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirafu to Hakodate. However, there are services departing from Hirafu and arriving at Hakodate via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Hirafu and Hakodate is 186 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Hakodate without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Hirafu to Hakodate, including transfers.
Hirafu to Hakodate bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, depart from Hirafu Welcome Center station.
Hirafu to Hakodate train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Hakodate is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Hakodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Hirafu to Hakodate via Oshamambe in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Hakodate Teisan Bus operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hakodate Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Hirafu to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Oshamambe to Hakodate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0138-55-1111
- Website
- hakotaxi.co.jp
Bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hakodate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000
- Schedules at
- hakotaxi.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hirafu to Hakodate bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, arrive at Hakodate Station.
Hirafu to Hakodate train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu to Hakodate is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hirafu to Hakodate.
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