How to travel from Hirosaki to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Nagoya is around 938km (583 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus via Sendai

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Meitetsu Bus Center.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)
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 Nagoya.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance938km (583 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).

The distance between Hirosaki and Nagoya is around 938km (583 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hirosaki and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Nagoya. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Hirosaki and Nagoya. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Nagoya. 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 14h 55m.

Konan Bus, Willer Express, JR Bus Tōhoku and Miyako Kotsu run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Nagoya. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).

How do I get from Hirosaki to Nagoya

Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Nagoya

Transport options from Hirosaki to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
¥30,800($225)
hourly1,049km (652 miles)
Bus via Sendai + 1 similar
13h 45m
¥18,345($135)
once daily1,037km (645 miles)
Bus14h 55m
¥13,005($95)
once daily1,034km (642 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
¥13,555($100)
on demand938km (583 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hirosaki and Nagoya

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya