How to travel from Hiroshima to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Hirosaki is around 1,189km (739 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥82,275($600)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,125($315)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,277km (793 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥52,570 ($385).

The distance between Hiroshima and Hirosaki is around 1,189km (739 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 987km (614 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Hiroshima and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Hirosaki is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥52,570 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Hirosaki. 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 Hiroshima and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basuta Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, Konan Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,277km (793 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ¥43,125 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Hirosaki

Transport options from Hiroshima to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
¥82,275($600)
every 20 mins1,333km (828 miles)
Ferry and Plane5h 45m
¥49,560($360)
every 2 hours1,189km (739 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
¥52,570($385)
every 20 mins1,272km (790 miles)
Train
7h 55m
¥43,125($315)
hourly1,523km (946 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21hrs
¥21,905($160)
once daily1,496km (929 miles)
Bus via Basuta Shinjuku21h 35m
¥34,225($250)
once daily1,499km (931 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
¥18,480($135)
on demand1,277km (793 miles)

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Airports near Hirosaki

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

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki