How to travel from Nagoya to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Nagoya and Tohoku is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagoya 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 TohokuNagoya if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,335($375)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Furukawa Station.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,390($220)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,760($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥30,390 ($220) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,145 ($360).

The distance between Nagoya and Tohoku is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Nagoya and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Tohoku is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥49,145 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥30,390 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagoya and Tohoku. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagoya to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagoya and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Nagoya and Tohoku. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagoya to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Meitetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Nagoya and Tohoku. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Nagoya and Tohoku. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥36,965 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Tohoku

Transport options from Nagoya to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 20m
¥51,335($375)
every 3 hours827km (514 miles)
Fly to Morioka (HNA), train and taxi3h 45m
¥49,145($360)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Fly to Yamagata (GAJ), train and taxi3h 50m
¥48,875($355)
every 4 hours620km (385 miles)
Plane, Train and Taxi3h 60m
¥53,940($395)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 15m
¥39,290($285)
every 4 hours914km (568 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥36,965($270)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
¥30,390($220)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Bus and Taxi
10h 55m
¥31,760($230)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
¥11,910($87)
on demand795km (494 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