How to travel from Oita to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Oita and Hirosaki is around 1,410km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oita to Hirosaki by train, bus, ferry, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥73,240($535)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,335($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Hirosaki BT.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,920($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,595km (991 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Oita to Hirosaki by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥27,380 ($200) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥73,240 ($535).

The distance between Oita and Hirosaki is around 1,410km (876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,135km (705 miles)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Oita and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Hirosaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥73,240 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥27,380 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Oita and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oita to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Kintetsu Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Konan Bus run regular bus services between Oita and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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 Oita and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,595km (991 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around ¥51,335 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Hirosaki

Transport options from Oita to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
¥73,240($535)
every 20 mins1,410km (876 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
¥53,390($390)
twice daily1,616km (1,004 miles)
Train
10h 5m
¥51,335($375)
hourly1,845km (1,146 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
¥27,380($200)
once daily1,882km (1,170 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 5h
¥37,920($275)
once daily1,573km (978 miles)
Drive
19hrs
¥23,000($170)
on demand1,595km (991 miles)

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Airports near Hirosaki

The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki