How to travel from Nikko to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Hachinohe is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nikko 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 HachinoheNikko if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utsunomiya then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,945($320)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Morioka then take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).

The distance between Nikko and Hachinohe is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nikko and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nikko and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Nikko and Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Hachinohe. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Nikko and Hachinohe. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).

How do I get from Nikko to Hachinohe

Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Hachinohe

Transport options from Nikko to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
¥17,385($125)
hourly529km (329 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
¥43,945($320)
every 2 hours779km (484 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5hrs
¥32,170($235)
every 2 hours847km (526 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 5m
¥16,565($120)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, bus6h 55m
¥13,140($95)
5 times a week565km (351 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
¥8,075($59)
on demand553km (344 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