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We summarized the ways to get from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Station using buses, taxis, and rental cars.
This guide explains everything you need to know about traveling from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Station.
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【Main Option】Airport Shuttle Bus – Fastest & Easiest (Approx. 20 min, About ¥700)
Bus route name: Hakodate Airport Shuttle Bus
Fare: Approx. ¥700
Travel time: Around 20 minutes
Boarding stop: Hakodate Airport
Alighting stop: JR Hakodate Station
Live timetable & transfers: See here
Timetable & boarding details:
・Hakodate Teisan Bus
・Hakodate Airport
Among all routes, the Airport Shuttle Bus is the fastest and most convenient. It operates in coordination with flight schedules, making it the most recommended option.
You will also find two regular city buses connecting the airport and Hakodate Station.
They are cheaper but take longer and do not always align with flight arrival times, so they are less recommended for first-time visitors.
- Route 96 (Local Bus) – About 30 minutes / approx. ¥340
- Route 5 (Sightseeing Shuttle) – About 40 minutes / approx. ¥500
(This one stops at Goryokaku Park and Trappistine Monastery, making it more suitable for sightseeing rather than going directly to the station.)
For most travelers, the Airport Shuttle Bus remains the simplest and most reliable option.
Taxi (Approx. 20 min, About ¥3,200)
Fare: Approx. ¥3,200
Travel time: Around 20 minutes
Taxi stop information：Hakodate Airport
A taxi costs about ¥3,200 and takes approximately 20 minutes from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Station.
Taxi stands are located right outside the domestic arrivals area on the 1st floor.
In the Hakodate area, you can use DiDi for advance taxi reservations.
Rental Car / Personal Car (Approx. 15 min)
Travel time: Around 20 minutes
Parking: Search on GoogleMap
If you rent a car, the travel time is around 15 minutes.
There are many paid parking lots around Hakodate Station, including municipal parking.
Major car rental companies are available at Hakodate Airport, and you can rent a car quickly.
Hotels Near Hakodate Station
Hakodate Station serves as a major transportation hub, allowing easy access by tram or on foot to places like Goryokaku and the Bay Area.
There are many hotels in the area suitable for sightseeing, including highly rated options.
The following are popular hotels in the Hakodate area among foreign visitors to Japan.
resol hakodate(Detail)
・A classic hotel just a 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, clean and convenient, with a great balance of location and price.
la vista hakodate(Detail)
・Experience a classical Taisho-era atmosphere, enjoy rooms and open-air baths with views of Hakodate’s nightscape, and savor Hakodate’s breakfast ranked No.1 in Hokkaido for seven consecutive years.
jr inn hakodate(Detail)
・Located right in front of Hakodate Station, perfect even on rainy days. Enjoy a comfortable stay with a large public bath offering great views.
kokusai hotel hakodate(Detail)
・A long-established hotel in a prime location near Hakodate Station and the port. Enjoy Hakodate’s nightscape from the natural hot spring bath on the top floor overlooking the harbor.
century marina hakodate(Detail)
・A relatively new hotel opened in 2019, just a 5-minute walk from Hakodate Station. Enjoy one of Hakodate’s largest hot spring facilities and a carefully crafted breakfast buffet.
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Conclusion
This article explained how to travel from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Station.
The airport shuttle bus is the most recommended option.
