Tokyo to Hakodate by ferry
Hakodate lies 683 km (424 mi) north of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 683 km (424 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 20 h 41 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tokyo | Hakodate | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 275,730 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Tokyo | Port of Hakodate |
Where to book ferries from Tokyo to Hakodate
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Staying in Hakodate
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Common questions
How far is Hakodate from Tokyo?
683 km (424 mi) in a straight line, north of Tokyo; by road roughly 833 km (518 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Hakodate by ferry?
About 20 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.