How to travel from Hirosaki to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Okayama is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Okayama 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 Okayama (OKJ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,935($300)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
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Bus via Sendai

Take the bus to Sendai then Ōsaka and then to Okayama Station West Exit.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,117km (694 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,955 ($175) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,935 ($300).

The distance between Hirosaki and Okayama is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Hirosaki and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Okayama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥40,935 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,955 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Okayama. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Okayama. 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 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Okayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Okayama. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Expressway Shido. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Konan Bus, JR Bus Kanto, Ryobi Express, JR Bus Tōhoku and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Okayama. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 45m 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 Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Okayama. The distance is around 1,117km (694 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥39,015 ($285).

How do I get from Hirosaki to Okayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Okayama

Transport options from Hirosaki to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
¥40,935($300)
every 20 mins1,149km (714 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,379km (857 miles)
Bus via Sendai + 1 similar
19hrs
¥24,505($180)
once daily1,323km (822 miles)
Bus19h 45m
¥23,955($175)
once daily1,509km (938 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
¥16,155($120)
on demand1,117km (694 miles)

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Airports near Okayama

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Okayama
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Okayama
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Okayama