Ferries to Hokkaido
6 Ferry crossings from 8 Ports
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Hokkaido

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Ferries to Hokkaido

Ferries to Hokkaido are operated by MOL Ferry & Shin Nihonkai Ferry.

Hokkaido Ferry Times

There are about 1 daily sailings and up to 9 weekly sailings to Hokkaido. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Hokkaido Ferry Ports

Hokkaido has 3 ferry ports and Tomakomai ferry port is the most popular with 10 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Oarai to Tomakomai

The Oarai to Tomakomai ferry sails approximately 10 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 17 hours 52 minutes. On average the price of a ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai is $314.08.Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Akita to Tomakomai Higashi

The Akita Tomakomai Higashi ferry takes approximately 10 hours 30 minutes with 4 weekly sailings. Akita Tomakomai Higashi ferries cost about $ 297.46. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated November 01.

Can you take a car ferry to Hokkaido?

There are car ferries to Hokkaido, this my vary by route. MOL Ferry offer car ferries to Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Ferry Prices and Offers

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.

Book ferry tickets to Hokkaido

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Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Hokkaido?

Ferries to Hokkaido:
  • Oarai
  • Akita
  • Niigata
  • Tsuruga
  • Maizuru

What is the fastest ferry to Hokkaido?

The fastest ferry crossing to Hokkaido is via the Akita to Tomakomai Higashi ferry, in approximately 10h 30m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Hokkaido?

The cheapest ferry to Hokkaido is 298 € on average via the Tsuruga to Tomakomai Higashi route. Ferry prices for Hokkaido can vary depending on what season you decide to travel. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Hokkaido?

Hokkaido Ferry Ports:
  • Tomakomai
  • Tomakomai Higashi
  • Otaru

Can you take pets on the ferry to Hokkaido?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring pets onboard the ferries with certain ferry companies. However, please ensure that you have read all the operator guidelines on pets before travelling. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with the following operators

Hokkaido Ferry Map and Routes

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