The distance between Hiroshima and Tohoku is around 1,008km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, 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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Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate, Osaka Station JR Express BT then Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
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Take the bus to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥40,385 ($295) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,145 ($360).
The distance between Hiroshima and Tohoku is around 1,008km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,047km (651 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Hiroshima and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Tohoku is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥49,145 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥40,385 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Tohoku. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hiroshima and Tohoku. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Station West Gate, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Umeda-eki, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
Ryobi Express, Jam Jam Liner and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Tohoku. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Tohoku. The distance is around 1,160km (720 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥47,915 ($350).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥51,065($375) | every 4 hours | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Bus, Plane, Train and Taxi | 4h 20m | ¥49,145($360) | hourly | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train | 7h 30m | ¥47,915($350) | hourly | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | ¥40,385($295) | once daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 17h 55m | ¥40,660($295) | once daily | 1,218km (757 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | ¥17,385($125) | on demand | 1,160km (720 miles) |
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Jam Jam Liner
Ibex Airlines
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.