How to travel from Hachinohe to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Tsu is around 820km (510 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Tsu 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 Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,185($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Nagoya and then to Tsu.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,560($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ikebukuro and then to Tsu.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tsu.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Distance1,039km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Tsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,185 ($255).

The distance between Hachinohe and Tsu is around 820km (510 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Hachinohe and Tsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Tsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥35,185 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Tsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Tsu. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo, Nagoya and Kintetsunagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Limited Express and Kintetsu Railways run train services between Hachinohe and Tsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Tsu. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ikebukuro. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus and Mie Kotsu run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Tsu. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 20m 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 Tsu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. The distance is around 1,039km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Tsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥26,560 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Tsu

Transport options from Hachinohe to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 45m
¥35,185($255)
once daily820km (510 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane4h 15m
¥42,985($315)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
¥73,790($540)
every 2 hours1,015km (631 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), train4h 45m
¥36,005($265)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane4h 55m
¥26,830($195)
once daily1,010km (628 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane5h 45m
¥33,265($245)
every 2 hours1,058km (657 miles)
Train to Morioka, plane5h 50m
¥32,995($240)
hourly963km (598 miles)
Train
5h 35m
¥26,560($195)
hourly1,006km (625 miles)
Bus
18h 20m
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,114km (692 miles)
Drive
12h 5m
¥15,605($115)
on demand1,039km (646 miles)

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Airports near Tsu

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

NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Tsu
NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Tsu
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Tsu