How to travel from Naha to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Naha and Hachinohe is around 2,079km (1,292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Naha to Hachinohe by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,665($225)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,345($470)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Naha to Hachinohe by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥24,505 ($180) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).

The distance between Naha and Hachinohe is around 2,079km (1,292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,037km (1,266 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Naha and Hachinohe by plane.

The quickest way to get from Naha to Hachinohe is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Hachinohe is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,505 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Naha and Hachinohe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Hachinohe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naha and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Naha to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Naha to Hachinohe typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naha to Hachinohe. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Hachinohe is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥30,665 ($225).

How do I get from Naha to Hachinohe

Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Hachinohe

Transport options from Naha to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 15m
¥30,665($225)
hourly2,179km (1,354 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
¥35,870($260)
hourly2,079km (1,292 miles)
Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train4h 45m
¥37,375($275)
hourly2,114km (1,313 miles)
Fly to Aomori (AOJ), Train5h 10m
¥24,505($180)
hourly2,246km (1,396 miles)
Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train5h 45m
¥37,645($275)
every 20 mins2,266km (1,408 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 10h
¥64,345($470)
5 times a week2,646km (1,644 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