How to travel from Hachinohe to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Shinjuku is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Shinjuku 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 Hachinohe and then to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,755($305)
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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance658km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,755 ($305).

The distance between Hachinohe and Shinjuku is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hachinohe and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥41,755 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe and Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hachinohe and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Hachinohe and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Nanbu Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku and Willer Express run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Shinjuku. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 10m 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Hachinohe and then to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 658km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Shinjuku

Transport options from Hachinohe to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥41,755($305)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 30m
¥29,980($220)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train
3h 25m
¥17,110($125)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
¥13,005($95)
5 times a week679km (422 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
¥9,585($70)
on demand658km (409 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku