How to travel from Nagasaki to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Tohoku is around 1,324km (823 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nagasaki 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.

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Fly to Morioka (HNA), Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,615($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥58,180($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Furukawa Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,490($325)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,820($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,559km (969 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥44,490 ($325) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥69,270 ($505).

The distance between Nagasaki and Tohoku is around 1,324km (823 miles).

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Nagasaki and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Tohoku is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥69,270 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥44,490 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Tohoku. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10h 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 Nagasaki and Tohoku. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Nishitetsu and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Tohoku. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Nagasaki and Tohoku. The distance is around 1,559km (969 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around ¥58,180 ($425).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Tohoku

Transport options from Nagasaki to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Morioka (HNA), Train + 5 similar
5h 20m
¥64,615($470)
hourly1,488km (924 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
¥65,710($480)
every 4 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥55,580($405)
hourly1,360km (845 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane6h 15m
¥61,880($450)
hourly1,490km (926 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train6h 20m
¥53,530($390)
hourly1,449km (900 miles)
Plane, Train and Taxi5h 15m
¥69,270($505)
hourly1,359km (844 miles)
Train
10h 30m
¥58,180($425)
hourly1,657km (1,029 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
¥44,490($325)
once daily1,743km (1,083 miles)
Bus and Taxi
24h 35m
¥46,820($340)
once daily1,643km (1,021 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
¥23,275($170)
on demand1,559km (969 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