How to travel from Tanabe to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Hachinohe is around 1,038km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tanabe 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 HachinoheTanabe if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Misawa (MSJ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,790($205)

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka then Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,860($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,268km (788 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,860 ($165) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).

The distance between Tanabe and Hachinohe is around 1,038km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (577 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Tanabe and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Hachinohe is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,860 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Hachinohe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Tanabe and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tanabe to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Meiko Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Nanbu Bus and Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus run regular bus services between Tanabe and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanabe and Hachinohe. Flights depart from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) and arrive at Misawa (MSJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Tanabe to Hachinohe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanabe to Hachinohe typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Hachinohe. The distance is around 1,268km (788 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Hachinohe

Transport options from Tanabe to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
¥27,790($205)
every 4 hours1,091km (678 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥34,500($250)
every 3 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane4h 60m
¥38,330($280)
every 3 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train
7h 40m
¥33,675($245)
every 3 hours1,280km (796 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
¥22,860($165)
5 times a week1,226km (762 miles)
Bus via Ikebukuro20h 60m
¥27,380($200)
once daily1,302km (809 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
¥19,030($140)
on demand1,268km (788 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