How to travel from Matsumoto to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Hachinohe is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Matsumoto 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 HachinoheMatsumoto if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nagano then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Nagoya, plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,825($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus terminal Shinjuku Tokyo then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance764km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,250 ($125) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,875 ($190).

The distance between Matsumoto and Hachinohe is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (351 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Matsumoto and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,875 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,250 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano, Omiya(Saitama) and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Matsumoto and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matsumoto to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus terminal Shinjuku Tokyo and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Alpico Group, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Matsumoto and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Matsumoto and Hachinohe. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,875 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Hachinohe

Transport options from Matsumoto to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥25,875($190)
hourly818km (508 miles)
Train via Shinjuku(Jr)5h 50m
¥23,685($175)
hourly826km (514 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
¥36,825($270)
hourly935km (581 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
¥48,050($350)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 15m
¥38,195($280)
hourly997km (620 miles)
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane5h 50m
¥36,280($265)
hourly932km (579 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
¥17,250($125)
5 times a week953km (592 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
¥11,090($81)
on demand764km (475 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