The distance between Hachinohe and Koyasan is around 960km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan 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 Koyasan → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.
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Take the bus to Sendai Station then Kyōto and then to Okunoin-mae.
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Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.
There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Koyasan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 17h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥73,925 ($540).
The distance between Hachinohe and Koyasan is around 960km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Hachinohe and Koyasan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥73,925 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Koyasan. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Hineno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hachinohe and Koyasan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hachinohe and Koyasan. It typically takes around 17h 60m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station, Kyōto, Okunoin-mae and Senjuin-bashi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 60m.
Nanbu Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Keihan Bus, Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus and Nankai Bus run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Koyasan. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hachinohe and Koyasan. The distance is around 1,177km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥52,705 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 50m | ¥73,925($540) | hourly | 965km (599 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 6hrs | ¥27,105($200) | once daily | 960km (597 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 6h 50m | ¥33,405($245) | hourly | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | ¥52,705($385) | hourly | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 60m | ¥21,905($160) | 5 times a week | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Bus via Tokyo Station | 20h 35m | ¥23,275($170) | twice a week | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Drive | 13h 35m | ¥17,660($130) | on demand | 1,177km (731 miles) |
Nanbu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Keihan Bus
Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus
Nankai Bus
Aoimori Railway
Nankai Railways
The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.