The distance between Shikoku and Hachinohe is around 1,097km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shikoku 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 Hachinohe → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Misawa (MSJ).
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Take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.
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Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.
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There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥26,010 ($190) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,920 ($275).
The distance between Shikoku and Hachinohe is around 1,097km (682 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,056km (656 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Shikoku and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Hachinohe is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,920 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,010 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shikoku and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shikoku and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shikoku to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.
JR Bus Kanto, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Shikoku and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Shikoku and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Shikoku to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Shikoku to Hachinohe typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shikoku and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,352km (840 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ¥41,345 ($300).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | ¥37,920($275) | every 4 hours | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ¥38,470($280) | every 4 hours | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 30m | ¥38,470($280) | every 2 hours | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥48,050($350) | hourly | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ¥41,345($300) | hourly | 1,449km (901 miles) |
Bus | 22h 10m | ¥26,010($190) | 5 times a week | 1,455km (904 miles) |
Drive | 16h 30m | ¥19,575($145) | on demand | 1,352km (840 miles) |
JR Bus Kanto
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nanbu Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Hachinohe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.