The distance between Hirosaki and Obihiro is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Obihiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Obihiro (OBO).
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 帯広駅バスターミナル.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Obihiro.
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There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Obihiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,955 ($175).
The distance between Hirosaki and Obihiro is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Hirosaki and Obihiro by train.
The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Obihiro is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥23,955 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Obihiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Obihiro. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Obihiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hirosaki and Obihiro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Obihiro. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Obihiro. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Hirosaki and Obihiro. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and arrive at Obihiro (OBO) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Hirosaki to Obihiro. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hirosaki to Obihiro typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and and arrive into Obihiro (OBO).
The closest major airport to Obihiro is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) (OBO) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hirosaki to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Obihiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥46,000($335) | every 4 hours | 1,492km (927 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 55m | ¥23,955($175) | every 2 hours | 450km (280 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 60m | ¥25,055($185) | every 20 mins | 719km (447 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥65,850($480) | twice daily | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥17,795($130) | every 3 hours | 611km (379 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | ¥18,070($130) | every 3 hours | 677km (421 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, bus | 9h 50m | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 620km (385 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | ¥11,775($86) | twice daily | 651km (404 miles) |
Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
AIRDO
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Obihiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.