How to travel from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu is around 1,235km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,535($320)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,660($295)
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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance1,361km (846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥32,580 ($240) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,535 ($320).

The distance between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu is around 1,235km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,055km (655 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Hirosaki and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥43,535 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥32,580 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hirosaki and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 1,361km (846 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ¥40,660 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Hirosaki to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
4h 45m
¥43,535($320)
every 3 hours1,483km (922 miles)
Train to Takanosu(Jr), plane4h 50m
¥36,550($265)
every 20 mins1,458km (906 miles)
Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), Train5hrs
¥40,935($300)
every 4 hours1,381km (858 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
¥32,580($240)
every 20 mins1,355km (842 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train5h 30m
¥38,330($280)
hourly1,235km (767 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train7h 15m
¥49,145($360)
hourly1,660km (1,032 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Train6h 55m
¥55,170($405)
every 3 hours1,458km (906 miles)
Train
8h 30m
¥40,660($295)
every 4 hours1,613km (1,002 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
¥20,400($150)
on demand1,361km (846 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu