How to travel from Sapporo to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Sapporo and Hachinohe is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sapporo to Hachinohe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HachinoheSapporo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to New Chitose Airport, plane

Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,570($215)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Hachinohe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,165 ($140).

The distance between Sapporo and Hachinohe is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Sapporo and Hachinohe by train.

The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Hachinohe is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥19,165 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Hachinohe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Hachinohe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Hachinohe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the bus to 栄町 then fly from Sapporo Okadama (OKD) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Hon-Hachinohe. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ) then take the train to Hachinohe. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sapporo to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Hachinohe. instead which will take 5h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥17,250 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Hachinohe

Transport options from Sapporo to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
¥29,570($215)
hourly564km (351 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
¥21,355($155)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane3h 50m
¥20,945($155)
hourly857km (532 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 10m
¥19,165($140)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Train
5h 5m
¥17,250($125)
every 4 hours533km (331 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 15m
¥13,415($100)
every 4 hours463km (288 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 15m
¥8,900($65)
twice daily441km (274 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