How to travel from Fukushima to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Hachinohe is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fukushima 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 HachinoheFukushima if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)

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Train to Ueno, Fly

Take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,995($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,710($49)
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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,775 ($86).

The distance between Fukushima and Hachinohe is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Fukushima and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥11,775 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukushima and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Fukushima and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukushima to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

JR Bus Tōhoku and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Fukushima and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Fukushima and Hachinohe. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,775 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Hachinohe

Transport options from Fukushima to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
¥11,775($86)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Train via Morioka2h 20m
¥11,775($86)
every 3 hours341km (212 miles)
Train to Ueno, Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
¥32,995($240)
hourly894km (556 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
¥36,415($265)
every 4 hours1,576km (980 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
¥6,710($49)
5 times a week379km (236 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,615($41)
on demand372km (231 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