How to travel from Okayama to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Okayama and Hirosaki is around 1,118km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Okayama to Hirosaki by train, bus, 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 Okayama (OKJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,490($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
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Bus via Osaka Station JR Express BT

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT then Sendai Station and then to Hirosaki BT.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,118km (694 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Okayama to Hirosaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,545 ($170) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,490 ($325).

The distance between Okayama and Hirosaki is around 1,118km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Okayama and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Okayama to Hirosaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥44,490 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,545 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Okayama and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Hirosaki. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Okayama to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kosoku Shido and Buster Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

Ryobi Express, JR Bus Kanto, Konan Bus, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Okayama and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Okayama and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,118km (694 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥39,015 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Hirosaki

Transport options from Okayama to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
¥44,490($325)
every 20 mins1,173km (729 miles)
Train
7h 10m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,379km (857 miles)
Bus via Osaka Station JR Express BT + 1 similar
19hrs
¥24,505($180)
once daily1,295km (805 miles)
Bus19h 55m
¥23,545($170)
once daily1,505km (935 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
¥16,155($120)
on demand1,118km (694 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