How to travel from Hirosaki to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Onomichi is around 1,074km (667 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the train to Itozaki.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,035($235)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Fukuyama.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,795($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Onomichi Station.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,945($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,200km (746 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,945 ($155) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,035 ($235).

The distance between Hirosaki and Onomichi is around 1,074km (667 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Hirosaki and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Onomichi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,945 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Onomichi. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Tokyo and Fukuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Onomichi. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Onomichi. 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 20h 45m.

Konan Bus and Chugoku Bus run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Onomichi. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 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 Onomichi. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the train to Itozaki. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Onomichi. The distance is around 1,200km (746 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ¥40,795 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Onomichi

Transport options from Hirosaki to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 35m
¥32,035($235)
hourly1,326km (824 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train4h 35m
¥31,075($225)
every 2 hours1,074km (667 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥40,660($295)
every 20 mins1,300km (808 miles)
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train4h 40m
¥36,280($265)
every 2 hours1,248km (776 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train5h 10m
¥35,870($260)
every 2 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
¥36,415($265)
4 times a week1,391km (864 miles)
Train
7h 55m
¥40,795($300)
hourly1,455km (904 miles)
Bus
20h 45m
¥20,945($155)
once daily1,439km (894 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
¥17,385($125)
on demand1,200km (746 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi