How to travel from Hirosaki to Obihiro, Japan

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.

8 routes found

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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Obihiro (OBO).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,000($335)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

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.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Obihiro.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Obihiro

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Obihiro

Transport options from Hirosaki to Obihiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
¥46,000($335)
every 4 hours1,492km (927 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
¥23,955($175)
every 2 hours450km (280 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
¥25,055($185)
every 20 mins719km (447 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
¥65,850($480)
twice daily1,641km (1,020 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥17,795($130)
every 3 hours611km (379 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
¥18,070($130)
every 3 hours677km (421 miles)
Train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, bus9h 50m
¥23,410($170)
once daily620km (385 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 25m
¥11,775($86)
twice daily651km (404 miles)

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Airports near Obihiro

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

OBO
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Obihiro
KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Obihiro
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Obihiro