How to travel from Hakone to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Hakone and Hirosaki is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakone to Hirosaki by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HirosakiHakone if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,850($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Hirosaki Station.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,890($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance775km (481 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Hakone to Hirosaki by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,680 ($78) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,120 ($220).

The distance between Hakone and Hirosaki is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)

It takes around 11h 45m to get from Hakone and Hirosaki by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakone to Hirosaki is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,120 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,680 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hakone and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hakone to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Odakyu Highway Bus, Jam Jam Liner and Konan Bus run regular bus services between Hakone and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Hakone and Hirosaki. The distance is around 775km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Hirosaki is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around ¥18,890 ($140).

How do I get from Hakone to Hirosaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Hirosaki

Transport options from Hakone to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
¥42,850($315)
every 20 mins686km (426 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane5h 15m
¥31,900($235)
every 20 mins718km (446 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly5h 15m
¥38,330($280)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 35m
¥30,120($220)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
¥18,890($140)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal11h 50m
¥10,680($78)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
¥11,225($82)
on demand775km (481 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Hirosaki

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Hirosaki

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

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki