How to travel from Miyazaki to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Tohoku is around 1,236km (768 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Tohoku by plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥56,130($410)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,615($470)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,460($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,190($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,673km (1,039 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Tohoku by plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ¥48,190 ($350) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥56,130 ($410).

The distance between Miyazaki and Tohoku is around 1,236km (768 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,317km (818 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Miyazaki and Tohoku by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Tohoku is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥56,130 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ¥48,190 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Tohoku. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Tohoku. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Miyazaki and Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Miyazaki and Tohoku. Flights depart from Miyazaki (KMI) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Miyazaki to Tohoku. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Miyazaki to Tohoku typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Miyazaki (KMI) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).

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 Miyazaki and Tohoku. The distance is around 1,673km (1,039 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Tohoku is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥56,130 ($410).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Tohoku

Transport options from Miyazaki to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4h 35m
¥56,130($410)
hourly1,248km (775 miles)
Fly to Morioka (HNA), Train4h 45m
¥54,210($395)
hourly1,400km (870 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
¥55,305($405)
every 4 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Fly to Shonai (SYO), Train5h 50m
¥60,100($440)
4 times a day1,412km (878 miles)
Fly to Akita (AXT), Train6h 25m
¥56,265($410)
every 3 hours1,511km (939 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
¥75,020($550)
every 4 hours1,389km (863 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 10m
¥64,615($470)
every 3 hours1,883km (1,170 miles)
Train via Kokura12h 55m
¥62,290($455)
twice daily1,790km (1,112 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 5h
¥48,460($355)
once daily1,460km (907 miles)
Bus and Taxi
1 day 1h
¥48,190($350)
once daily1,850km (1,150 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
¥25,055($185)
on demand1,673km (1,039 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