How to travel from Akō to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Akō and Hachinohe is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Akō to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HachinoheAkō if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,345($300)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,155($285)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,148km (713 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Akō to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥30,940 ($225) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).

The distance between Akō and Hachinohe is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Akō and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akō to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥30,940 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo), Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Hachinohe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Hachinohe is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Hachinohe. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,148km (713 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥39,155 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Hachinohe

Transport options from Akō to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 60m
¥41,345($300)
hourly1,007km (626 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane4h 15m
¥45,175($330)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Okayama, Fly4h 30m
¥39,700($290)
5 times a day1,279km (795 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane4h 55m
¥43,260($315)
hourly1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane5h 20m
¥40,250($295)
hourly1,325km (823 miles)
Train
7hrs
¥39,155($285)
every 2 hours1,232km (765 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 55m
¥30,940($225)
5 times a week1,209km (752 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
¥17,110($125)
on demand1,148km (713 miles)

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Airports near Hachinohe

The following major airports near Hachinohe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Hachinohe
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Hachinohe
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
253km (158 miles) from Hachinohe