How to travel from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki is around 1,280km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki by train, 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 HirosakiKudamatsu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,660($295)
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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Distance1,361km (846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki is around 1,280km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,055km (655 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Kudamatsu and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama, Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kudamatsu and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Kudamatsu and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,361km (846 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥40,660 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Hirosaki

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
¥31,215($230)
every 3 hours1,483km (921 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane4h 35m
¥36,550($265)
every 20 mins1,458km (906 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, Fly4h 40m
¥27,245($200)
every 4 hours1,380km (858 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, plane4h 45m
¥32,580($240)
every 20 mins1,355km (842 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane6h 40m
¥40,935($300)
hourly1,486km (923 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane6h 35m
¥42,850($315)
every 3 hours1,280km (795 miles)
Train
8h 25m
¥40,660($295)
every 4 hours1,613km (1,002 miles)
Drive
16h 15m
¥20,400($150)
on demand1,361km (846 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