How to travel from Hirosaki to Nakatsu, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Nakatsu is around 1,458km (906 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Nakatsu 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 Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,175($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotel.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nakatsu.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,533km (953 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Nakatsu

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Nakatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).

The distance between Hirosaki and Nakatsu is around 1,458km (906 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,132km (703 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Hirosaki and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Nakatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hirosaki and Nakatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Nakatsu. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Konan Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Nakatsu. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. 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 Nakatsu. The distance is around 1,533km (953 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around ¥45,175 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Nakatsu

Transport options from Hirosaki to Nakatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
¥33,675($245)
every 20 mins1,458km (906 miles)
Train to Takanosu(Jr), plane5h 25m
¥39,015($285)
every 20 mins1,528km (949 miles)
Train
9h 20m
¥45,175($330)
hourly1,765km (1,097 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
¥24,230($175)
once daily1,799km (1,118 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
¥22,860($165)
on demand1,533km (953 miles)

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Airports near Nakatsu

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

KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu