How to travel from Onomichi to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Hachinohe is around 1,112km (691 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Onomichi 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 HachinoheOnomichi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,460($355)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,565($290)
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Bus

Take the bus to Umeda-eki, Shonaikankobussankan then Sendai eki mae and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Distance1,274km (792 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥48,460 ($355).

The distance between Onomichi and Hachinohe is around 1,112km (691 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 997km (619 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Onomichi and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥48,460 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Onomichi and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Onomichi and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Umeda-eki, Oosaka eki mae, Shonaikankobussankan, Sendai eki mae and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

Chugoku Bus, Shonai Kotsu and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Onomichi and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Misawa (MSJ). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Onomichi and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,274km (792 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥39,565 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Hachinohe

Transport options from Onomichi to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly + 6 similar
3h 60m
¥48,460($355)
hourly1,118km (695 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
¥46,955($345)
hourly1,333km (829 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 10m
¥51,885($380)
hourly1,193km (741 miles)
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, Fly4h 10m
¥41,070($300)
5 times a day1,248km (776 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane4h 15m
¥51,750($380)
hourly1,112km (691 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 45m
¥57,085($415)
hourly1,401km (871 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane4h 55m
¥42,165($310)
hourly1,160km (721 miles)
Train
6h 35m
¥39,565($290)
hourly1,343km (834 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
¥29,705($215)
5 times a week1,418km (881 miles)
Drive
15h 25m
¥18,480($135)
on demand1,274km (792 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