How to travel from Nagano to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Nagano and Hachinohe is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nagano 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 HachinoheNagano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,600($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Niigata-eki then Sendai and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance657km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Nagano to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).

The distance between Nagano and Hachinohe is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 516km (321 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nagano and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagano to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama) and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagano and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Nagano and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagano to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niigata-eki and Sendai. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Nagaden Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Nagano and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Nagano and Hachinohe. The distance is around 657km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥23,410 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Hachinohe

Transport options from Nagano to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
¥23,410($170)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥48,600($355)
hourly860km (534 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane4h 30m
¥36,825($270)
hourly928km (576 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
¥14,650($105)
5 times a week718km (446 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
¥9,585($70)
on demand657km (408 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