The distance between Kumamoto and Hachinohe is around 1,374km (854 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kumamoto 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.
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Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Misawa (MSJ).
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Take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.
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There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,820 ($340).
The distance between Kumamoto and Hachinohe is around 1,374km (854 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,304km (810 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Kumamoto and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥46,820 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kumamoto and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Kumamoto and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Nishitetsu, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express, Nanbu Bus, Kintetsu Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kumamoto and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kumamoto to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kumamoto to Hachinohe typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and and arrive into Misawa (MSJ).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kumamoto and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥45,315 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ¥37,920($275) | hourly | 1,512km (940 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | ¥46,820($340) | hourly | 1,396km (868 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 15m | ¥54,075($395) | hourly | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Train | 8h 45m | ¥45,315($330) | hourly | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥31,075($225) | 5 times a week | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
Bus via Sannomiya Station | 1 day 3h | ¥31,485($230) | 5 times a week | 1,804km (1,121 miles) |
Drive | 20h 10m | ¥25,735($190) | on demand | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Nishitetsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nanbu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Hachinohe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.