How to Travel from

Honshū Island to Hokkaido

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Honshū Island Hokkaido

How to Get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido

Plane

1 h 52 min

Select a Ticket

Car

17 h 54 min

from $66

Rideshare

17 h 54 min

from $15.70

Cheapest

By car (1 203 km)

17 h 54 min

1203 km.

from $66

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

17 h 54 min

1203 km.

from $15.69

Train

12 h 53 min

834 km.

from $359.48

Bus, Train

24 h 41 min

835 km.

from $191.65

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Ave. Duration:

4h 27m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$139.74–$203.26

Train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.57–$53.36

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$44.46–$63.52

Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$58.44–$82.57

Train from Matsumoto to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.51–$26.68

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html

Train from Matsumoto to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.26–$12.07

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Matsumoto to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.99–$10.16

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Website:

fujidream.co.jp/

Plane from Matsumoto Airport to New

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.04–$533.55

Plane from Matsumoto Airport to Okadama

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$177.85–$393.81

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$30.49–$35.57

Nagaden Bus

Phone:

026-295-8008

Website:

nagadenbus.co.jp/

Bus from Nagano to Niigata

Ave. Duration:

3h 29m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$27.01

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:

jrbustohoku.co.jp

Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Aomori

Ave. Duration:

10h 32m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$50.81–$88.93

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:

011-231-0500

Website:

chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html

Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前

Ave. Duration:

5h 21m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$26.68–$69.87

北海道バス

Website:

hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp

Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$37.03

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:

snf.jp

Other from Niigata to Otaru

Ave. Duration:

16h 30m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$55.90–$139.74

What is the cheapest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

The cheapest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido is to drive and car ferry which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

The fastest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct train between Honshū Island and Hokkaido?

No, there is no direct train from Honshū Island to Hokkaido. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Sapporo via Shinjuku Station, Tōkyō Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

The distance between Honshū Island and Hokkaido is 820 km.

How do I travel from Honshū Island to Hokkaido without a car?

The best way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Honshū Island to Hokkaido train from?

Honshū Island to Hokkaido train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Matsumoto station.

Train or fly from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

The best way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $304.35 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Honshū Island to Hokkaido train arrive?

Honshū Island to Hokkaido train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Where can I stay near Hokkaido?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Hokkaido. Prices start at $19.07 per night.

Odori Park

Odori Park (大通公園, Ōdōri Kōen) is a park located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Ōdōri (大通) means "large street" in Japanese. It stretches east to west through Nishi 1 chōme, Ōdōri to Nishi 12 chōme, Ōdōri ("Nishi" means west, and "chōme" is a block in Japanese), and divides the city into north and south sections. Odori Park spans about 1 km and covers 78,901 m². During the urban planning of Sapporo, it was originally designated as the main street but it eventually became a park. Throughout the year, many events and ceremonies such as the Sapporo Lilac Festival and the Sapporo Snow Festival are held in the park, and local landmarks including the Sapporo TV Tower and the Sapporo City Archive Museum are located within its boundaries.

Sapporo TV Tower

The Sapporo TV Tower (さっぽろテレビ塔, Sapporo Terebi-tō), built in 1957, is a 147 (483 ft) TV tower with an observation deck at a height of 90 metres. Located on the ground of Odori Park, in the northern city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, the tower is open to tourists. Tourists can view Sapporo and Odori Park.

Sapporo Beer Museum

The Sapporo Beer Museum (サッポロビール博物館, Sapporo Bīru Hakubutsukan) is a museum located in the Sapporo Garden Park in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. Registered as one of the Hokkaidō Heritage sites in 2004, the museum is the only beer museum in Japan. The red-brick building was erected originally as a factory of the Sapporo Sugar Company in 1890, and later opened as a museum in July 1987. The building also houses the Sapporo Beer Garden in the south wing.

Hokkaido

Sapporo (Ainu: Satporopet) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city in Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city in Japan. It is the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. Sapporo lies in the southwest of Hokkaido, within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, which is a tributary stream of the Ishikari. It is considered the cultural, economic, and political center of Hokkaido.

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Five ways to Travel from Honshū Island to Hokkaido

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

Japan Railways (JR)

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Nagaden Bus

JR Bus Tōhoku

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

北海道バス

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

What is the fastest way to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

Is there a direct train between Honshū Island and Hokkaido?

How far is it from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

How do I travel from Honshū Island to Hokkaido without a car?

How long does it take to get from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

Where do I catch the Honshū Island to Hokkaido train from?

Train or fly from Honshū Island to Hokkaido?

Where does the Honshū Island to Hokkaido train arrive?

Where can I stay near Hokkaido?