How to travel from Koyasan to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Hachinohe is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Koyasan to Hachinohe 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 HachinoheKoyasan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,335($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance1,180km (733 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).

The distance between Koyasan and Hachinohe is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Koyasan and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Hachinohe, 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 Koyasan and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Koyasan and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Koyasan to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senjuin-bashi, Okunoin-mae, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

Keihan Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Nanbu Bus, Nankai Bus and Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus run regular bus services between Koyasan and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Hachinohe is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Hachinohe. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Koyasan and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,180km (733 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥51,335 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Hachinohe

Transport options from Koyasan to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
¥31,215($230)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane5h 20m
¥35,045($255)
hourly948km (589 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane5h 60m
¥33,130($240)
hourly996km (619 miles)
Train
6h 50m
¥51,335($375)
hourly1,211km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
¥21,905($160)
5 times a week1,150km (714 miles)
Bus via Kosoku Kyotanabe20h 35m
¥23,275($170)
twice a week1,234km (767 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
¥17,660($130)
on demand1,180km (733 miles)

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Airports near Hachinohe

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

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Hachinohe
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Hachinohe
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
253km (158 miles) from Hachinohe