How long does the bullet train take from Tokyo to Hokkaido?

four hours
The new Hokkaido Shinkansen travels the 825 km (513 miles) from Tokyo to near Hakodate, Hokkaido’s southern port city, in just over four hours. It’s another approximately 20 minutes by a connector train into Hakodate proper.

How much is Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hakodate?

Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the relay train to Hakodate Station in central Hakodate (20 minutes). The entire one way trip costs around 23,500 yen and takes under 5 hours.

How much is the train from Sapporo to Hakodate?

Direct JR Hokuto limited express trains require about 3.5 hours for the journey between Hakodate and Sapporo. There is roughly one connection per hour. The one way fare is 8,910 yen by non-reserved seat and around 9,500 yen by reserved seat. Special round trip tickets are available for 16,200 yen.

Does JR pass cover Sapporo?

By train. Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 hours). It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.

Can I use JR pass in Sapporo?

Your JR Pass is valid on the JR Buses in Hokkaido. The three lines all connect with JR Sapporo Station.

Can I use JR pass from Tokyo to Sapporo?

Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 hours). It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.

Is Hokkaido Shinkansen covered by JR pass?

The JR-East south Hokkaido pass is the only regional pass that covers the Hokkaido Shinkansen. This is unlike the Hokkaido Rail Pass which is valid for all trains around Hokkaido, with the exception of the Shinkansen trains.

Is Osaka better than Tokyo?

Osaka offers a great number of tourist attractions, too, including Dotonbori neon lights, Osaka Castle and Kaiyukan Aquarium, but the scale is just smaller than in Tokyo. However, Osaka can be a great hub to travel to the area around such as Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima that are counted as the greatest cities in Japan.

Does the Shinkansen go to Sapporo?

Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 hours). The entire one way trip costs around 29,000 yen and takes around eight hours. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.

How do I get from Tokyo to Hakodate?

Ride the Bullet Train from Tokyo to Hakodate via Hokkaido Shinkansen. The Hokkaido Shinkansen route is connected Honshu (the main island of Japan) to Hokkaido, allowing direct access from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station. The bullet train journey takes approximately four hours and costs 23,210 yen.

Is there a Shinkansen from Hakodate to Tokyo?

A relay train service provides access to/from Hakodate Station in the city center in 20 minutes. Most trains along the Hokkaido Shinkansen are Hayabusa trains that operate all the way between Tokyo and Hakodate. The Hayabusa is one of the few shinkansen trains without non-reserved seating. A seat reservation is mandatory.

Which is the fastest train to Hakodate Station?

The fastest trains complete the one way journey in about four hours. Note that Hakodate’s terminal station, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, is located far outside of central Hakodate. A relay train service provides access to/from Hakodate Station in the city center in 20 minutes.

Which is the best train to take to Hokkaido?

Most trains along the Hokkaido Shinkansen are Hayabusa trains that operate all the way between Tokyo and Hakodate. The Hayabusa is one of the few shinkansen trains without non-reserved seating. A seat reservation is mandatory.

What are the names of the Shinkansen trains in Hokkaido?

Most trains along the Hokkaido Shinkansen are Hayabusa trains that operate all the way between Tokyo and Hakodate. The Hayabusa is one of the few shinkansen trains without non-reserved seating.