Which ferries travel to Hokkaido?

Ferries to Hokkaido travel from: Aomori Oarai Oma Akita Niigata Tsuruga Maizuru

What is the fastest ferry to Hokkaido?

The fastest ferry crossing to Hokkaido is via the Oma to Hakodate route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

What is the cheapest ferry to Hokkaido?

The cheapest ferry to Hokkaido is $53 on the Aomori to Muroran ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Hokkaido?

Ferry Ports in Hokkaido: Hakodate Tomakomai Tomakomai Higashi Otaru Muroran

Can you take pets on the ferry to Hokkaido?

Whether pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Simply enter your details above, and we will tell you if you can bring your pet on your preferred crossing. For more information or if you are travelling with a service animal, we recommend contacting our customer service directly.

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Ferries to Hokkaido

MOL Ferry, Shin Nihonkai Ferry & Tsugarukaikyo Ferry operate the ferries to Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Hokkaido sail around 15 times daily and up to 126 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Hokkaido Ferry Ports

There are 5 ferry ports in Hokkaido. The most popular port in Hokkaido is Hakodate ferry port with around 53 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Aomori to Hakodate

Aomori to Hakodate ferry trips run approximately 6 times daily and up to 40 times weekly, with a duration of 3 hours 40 minutes. Aomori Hakodate ferries cost on average around $431. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Oarai to Tomakomai

The Oarai to Tomakomai ferries operate 2 times daily and up to 11 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 18 hours. Oarai Tomakomai ferries cost around $668 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated October 26.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Hokkaido?

Cars are allowed on ferries to Hokkaido. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Hokkaido with MOL Ferry & Tsugarukaikyo Ferry. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to Hokkaido

The price of a ferry to Hokkaido can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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Can you take pets on the ferry to Hokkaido?

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