How to travel from Hachinohe to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Hachinohe and Tanegashima is around 1,635km (1,016 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Tanegashima by train, ferry, 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 Tanegashima → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical cost¥133,065($970)
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sendai Station, Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥57,635($420)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥37,235 ($270) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥133,065 ($970).
The distance between Hachinohe and Tanegashima is around 1,635km (1,016 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,453km (903 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Hachinohe and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Tanegashima is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥133,065 ($970).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥37,235 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hachinohe and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hachinohe and Tanegashima. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hachinohe and Tanegashima. Flights depart from Misawa (MSJ) and arrive at Tanegashima (TNE) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Hachinohe to Tanegashima. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hachinohe to Tanegashima typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Misawa (MSJ) and and arrive into Tanegashima (TNE).
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hachinohe to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around ¥57,635 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 45m | ¥133,065($970) | hourly | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥55,580($405) | hourly | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane | 6h 30m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 40m | ¥129,505($945) | 5 times a day | 1,720km (1,069 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥42,440($310) | 5 times a week | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai Station, ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥45,175($330) | 5 times a week | 2,156km (1,340 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 45m | ¥57,635($420) | 5 times a day | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 11h 60m | ¥58,320($425) | 5 times a day | 2,042km (1,269 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 20m | ¥37,235($270) | 5 times a day | 2,014km (1,251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hachinohe and Tanegashima
Bus companies
Nanbu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Jam Jam Liner
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima