How to travel from Miyazaki to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Hachinohe is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Hachinohe by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,260($315)

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Train

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

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥54,210($395)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Fukuoka, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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bus
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bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,605($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Distance1,864km (1,158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Hachinohe by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥35,595 ($260) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,175 ($330).

The distance between Miyazaki and Hachinohe is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,314km (816 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Miyazaki and Hachinohe by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Hachinohe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥45,175 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥35,595 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Hachinohe. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Miyazaki and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miyazaki to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Fukuoka, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Nishitetsu, Miyazaki Kotsu, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Miyazaki and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Miyazaki and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Miyazaki (KMI) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Miyazaki to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Miyazaki to Hachinohe typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Miyazaki (KMI) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Miyazaki and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,864km (1,158 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Hachinohe is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥43,260 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Hachinohe

Transport options from Miyazaki to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
¥43,260($315)
hourly1,499km (931 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
¥45,175($330)
hourly1,362km (846 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥89,395($655)
every 3 hours1,657km (1,030 miles)
Train
12h 15m
¥54,210($395)
twice daily1,942km (1,207 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
¥35,595($260)
5 times a week2,049km (1,273 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 6h
¥38,605($280)
5 times a week1,627km (1,011 miles)
Drive
22h 15m
¥26,970($195)
on demand1,864km (1,158 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