How to travel from Fukui to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Hirosaki is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukui to Hirosaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,815($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kanazawa then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Hirosaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,815 ($245).

The distance between Fukui and Hirosaki is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Fukui and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Hirosaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥33,815 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kanazawa, Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukui and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukui and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

JR Bus Kanto and Konan Bus run regular bus services between Fukui and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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 Fukui and Hirosaki. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Hirosaki

Transport options from Fukui to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
¥33,815($245)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane5h 35m
¥33,815($245)
every 2 hours1,036km (644 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane5h 40m
¥45,175($330)
every 2 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
¥33,675($245)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Train via Kanazawa9h 35m
¥26,830($195)
every 20 mins810km (503 miles)
Bus
17hrs
¥16,430($120)
once daily1,207km (750 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
¥11,225($82)
on demand774km (481 miles)

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Airports near Hirosaki

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

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki