How to travel from Saiki to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Hirosaki is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saiki 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,090($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,190($350)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oita Airport, Kyōto then Sendai Station and then to Hirosaki BT.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,265($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,647km (1,024 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Hirosaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥33,265 ($245) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,090 ($250).

The distance between Saiki and Hirosaki is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141km (709 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Saiki and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Hirosaki is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥34,090 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥33,265 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 11h 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 Saiki and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama, Kyōto and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Saiki 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 Saiki to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Saiki and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,647km (1,024 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around ¥48,190 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Hirosaki

Transport options from Saiki to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 35m
¥34,090($250)
every 4 hours1,313km (816 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥35,455($260)
every 4 hours1,477km (918 miles)
Train to Oita, plane7h 35m
¥34,770($255)
twice daily1,506km (936 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
¥42,165($310)
every 20 mins1,465km (910 miles)
Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train7h 20m
¥40,660($295)
every 20 mins1,497km (930 miles)
Train
11h 35m
¥48,190($350)
hourly1,910km (1,187 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
¥33,265($245)
once daily1,922km (1,194 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
¥24,640($180)
on demand1,647km (1,024 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