How to travel from Obihiro to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Tohoku is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Obihiro to Tohoku by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥42,575($310)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Minami-Chitose
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Morioka and then to Furukawa.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥43,125($315)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Furukawa.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥41,755($305)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Tōhoku region.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,060($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Tohoku by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,575 ($310).
The distance between Obihiro and Tohoku is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Obihiro and Tohoku by train.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Tohoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥42,575 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Tohoku is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Tohoku. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Furukawa and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Tohoku. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Obihiro and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 5h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Obihiro to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around ¥42,440 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | ¥42,575($310) | every 2 hours | 734km (456 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥45,860($335) | every 2 hours | 832km (517 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 6h 40m | ¥43,260($315) | every 3 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥43,395($315) | twice daily | 877km (545 miles) |
Train via Minami-Chitose + 1 similar | 9h 30m | ¥43,125($315) | every 3 hours | 963km (598 miles) |
| Train | 9h 45m | ¥42,440($310) | once daily | 967km (601 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 15m | ¥41,755($305) | once daily | 957km (595 miles) |
| Bus to New Chitose Airport, train | 11h 15m | ¥51,475($375) | once daily | 907km (564 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | ¥15,060($110) | twice daily | 870km (541 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Tohoku
Bus companies
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku