How to travel from Kushiro to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Hachinohe is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kushiro to Hachinohe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Obihiro then take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Hachinohe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,545 ($170).

The distance between Kushiro and Hachinohe is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Kushiro and Hachinohe by train.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Hachinohe is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,545 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Hachinohe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Hachinohe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Hachinohe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Kushiro and Hachinohe. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Sapporo Okadama (OKD). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Sapporo Okadama (OKD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Hachinohe typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kushiro to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Hachinohe. instead which will take 8hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ¥24,780 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Hachinohe

Transport options from Kushiro to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
¥23,545($170)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
¥28,200($205)
hourly575km (358 miles)
Train
8hrs
¥24,780($180)
every 4 hours792km (492 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
¥24,780($180)
every 4 hours783km (487 miles)
Bus and Train11h 25m
¥18,890($140)
4 times a day765km (475 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 20m
¥13,005($95)
twice daily730km (453 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