How to travel from Mine to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Mine and Tohoku is around 1,174km (730 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mine to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥61,605($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Tokyo

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥54,895($400)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT then Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,000($335)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train, Bus and Taxi

Take the train to Kokura then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,315($330)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,311km (815 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Mine to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ¥45,315 ($330) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,305 ($405).

The distance between Mine and Tohoku is around 1,174km (730 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,147km (713 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Mine and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mine to Tohoku is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥55,305 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ¥45,315 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mine and Tohoku. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mine to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asa, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mine and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Mine and Tohoku. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mine to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagatoshi, Sannomiya BT, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Kintetsu Bus, Jam Jam Liner and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Mine and Tohoku. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Asa and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. 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 Mine and Tohoku. The distance is around 1,311km (815 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mine to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥53,800 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Tohoku

Transport options from Mine to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
¥61,605($450)
every 3 hours1,454km (903 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
¥56,265($410)
every 4 hours1,329km (826 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 5m
¥55,305($405)
every 3 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi5h 40m
¥55,035($400)
every 3 hours1,174km (730 miles)
Train via Tokyo + 1 similar
8h 45m
¥54,895($400)
every 3 hours1,428km (887 miles)
Train8h 55m
¥53,800($395)
every 3 hours1,423km (884 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
¥46,000($335)
once daily1,507km (937 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi
21h 10m
¥45,315($330)
once daily1,536km (955 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
¥19,575($145)
on demand1,311km (815 miles)

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Airports near Tohoku

The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Tohoku