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.
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.
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Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.
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Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Hirosaki Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ¥42,850($315) | every 20 mins | 686km (426 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5h 15m | ¥31,900($235) | every 20 mins | 718km (446 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 5h 15m | ¥38,330($280) | hourly | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 35m | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 45m | ¥18,890($140) | once daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | 11h 50m | ¥10,680($78) | once daily | 806km (501 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | ¥11,225($82) | on demand | 775km (481 miles) |
Odakyu Highway Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Konan Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.