How to travel from Hachinohe to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Onomichi is around 1,108km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Onomichi 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 OnomichiHachinohe if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the train to Itozaki.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥66,945($490)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Fukuyama.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,510($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station, Shonaikankobussankan then Oosaka eki mae and then to Boujiguchi.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Distance1,273km (791 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥66,945 ($490).

The distance between Hachinohe and Onomichi is around 1,108km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 997km (619 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Hachinohe and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Onomichi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥66,945 ($490).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Onomichi. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo and Fukuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hachinohe and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Hachinohe and Onomichi. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station, Sendai eki mae, Shonaikankobussankan, Oosaka eki mae and Umeda-eki. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

Nanbu Bus, Shonai Kotsu and Chugoku Bus run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Onomichi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Onomichi. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the train to Itozaki. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hachinohe and Onomichi. The distance is around 1,273km (791 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥37,510 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Onomichi

Transport options from Hachinohe to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
4h 20m
¥66,945($490)
hourly1,334km (829 miles)
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train4h 25m
¥72,555($530)
every 2 hours1,256km (780 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4h 40m
¥43,125($315)
hourly1,193km (741 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train4h 40m
¥72,145($525)
every 2 hours1,108km (688 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
¥36,005($265)
hourly1,402km (871 miles)
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train5h 35m
¥98,565($720)
hourly1,326km (824 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane5h 45m
¥39,840($290)
every 2 hours1,151km (715 miles)
Train
6h 55m
¥37,510($275)
hourly1,345km (836 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
¥29,705($215)
5 times a week1,436km (892 miles)
Drive
15h 25m
¥18,480($135)
on demand1,273km (791 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi