How to travel from Maizuru to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Maizuru and Hachinohe is around 962km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Maizuru 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,350($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance984km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,350 ($230).

The distance between Maizuru and Hachinohe is around 962km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Maizuru and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Hachinohe is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥31,350 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Maizuru and Hachinohe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Maizuru and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maizuru to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Kyoto Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Maizuru and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Maizuru and Hachinohe. The distance is around 984km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Hachinohe

Transport options from Maizuru to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
¥31,350($230)
twice daily968km (602 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
¥35,185($255)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train4h 45m
¥33,265($245)
twice daily1,010km (628 miles)
Train
6h 45m
¥30,530($225)
every 4 hours1,168km (726 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
¥21,495($155)
5 times a week1,116km (694 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
¥14,785($110)
on demand984km (612 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