Kushiro to Hakodate by ferry
Hakodate lies 327 km (203 mi) south-west of Kushiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 327 km (203 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 9 h 55 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Kushiro | Hakodate | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 167,875 | 275,730 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Kushiro | Port of Hakodate |
Where to book ferries from Kushiro to Hakodate
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Staying in Hakodate
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Common questions
How far is Hakodate from Kushiro?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kushiro; by road roughly 399 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kushiro to Hakodate by ferry?
About 9 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kushiro and Hakodate?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.