2 Ways to Travel from Hakodate to Sapporo – Train, Highway Bus
Both Sapporo and Hakodate are the popular destinations for holidays in Hokkaido.
It is common for tourists to visit two cities, to experience exotic fun in two places.
However, there is no Super Express connecting two cities.
Tourists can only travel between two cities by JR railway and highway bus.
1. JR Railway
Although there is no Super Express operating between Sapporo and Hakodate, there is Limited Express train service “Hokuto” between the two cities.
Moreover, both JR stations of two places are located in the city centres, making it convenient for tourists.
What’s more, it takes shorter travel times, which is suitable for travellers with tight schedules.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 3 hours 45 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 8,910 yen
Schedule: Every 1 to 1.5 hours
Value-smart Ticket for Smart Travellers!
As the journey between Hakodate and Sapporo is relatively long, it has relatively pricey fares.
This is one of the reasons that people buy 5-day/7-day/10-day JR Hokkaido Rail Pass (from 20,000 yen).
With this value-smart ticket, holders can enjoy unlimited rides on Hokkaido railways, excluding the Super Express.
In addition, JR offers regional passes specifically for areas in Hokkaido, such as the Sapporo-Furano Area JR PASS and Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area JR PASS.
Travellers can choose the ticket that best suits their individual travel itineraries.
2. Highway Bus
If you wish to reach Sapporo directly with one ride, and carry heavy luggages, highway buses can provide you with an easy journey.
Highway bus operates night time bus, and you can board and alight the bus at many stops, which makes it convenient for travellers.
However, it has a longer journey.
Also, passengers must reserve seats by buying tickets in advance.
Another company operates the “Sapporo-Hakodate Shinsei” bus, which also offers overnight services.
You can compare two and decide the one that is more suitable for your journey.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 5 hours 50 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): from 4,350 yen
Schedule: Every 1.5 to 2 hours
JR Railway VS Highway Bus
| JR Railway | Highway Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Travelling Time | around 3 hours 45 minutes | around 5 hours 50 minutes |
| Fee (Single Trip) | 8,910 yen | from 4,350 yen |
| Schedule | Every 1 to 1.5 hours | Every 1.5 to 2 hours |