How to travel from Okayama to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Okayama and Hachinohe is around 1,039km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Okayama 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 HachinoheOkayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,920($275)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,730($260)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu and then to Hachinohe Central.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,191km (740 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Okayama to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,630 ($325).

The distance between Okayama and Hachinohe is around 1,039km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (579 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Okayama and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Okayama to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥44,630 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Okayama and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Okayama and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Okayama to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

Ryobi Express and Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus run regular bus services between Okayama and Hachinohe. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Okayama and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Okayama to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Okayama to Hachinohe typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Okayama and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,191km (740 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥35,730 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Hachinohe

Transport options from Okayama to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
¥37,920($275)
5 times a day1,207km (750 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
¥44,630($325)
hourly1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane3h 50m
¥47,915($350)
hourly1,039km (645 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), Fly4h 45m
¥38,470($280)
hourly1,252km (778 miles)
Train
6h 10m
¥35,730($260)
hourly1,269km (789 miles)
Bus
20h 20m
¥23,275($170)
twice daily1,327km (824 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
¥17,250($125)
on demand1,191km (740 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