How to travel from Tanabe to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Hirosaki is around 1,105km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tanabe to Hirosaki by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus via Saitama-Shintoshin

Take the bus to Saitama-Shintoshin and then to Hirosaki Station.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,105km (686 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Hirosaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,070 ($130) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,965 ($270).

The distance between Tanabe and Hirosaki is around 1,105km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 887km (551 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Tanabe and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ¥36,965 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,070 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Hirosaki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 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 Hirosaki. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tanabe to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Meiko Bus, JR Bus Kanto, Konan Bus and Willer Express run regular bus services between Tanabe and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori. instead which will take 8h 40m.

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 Tanabe and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,105km (686 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥36,965 ($270).

How do I get from Tanabe to Hirosaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Hirosaki

Transport options from Tanabe to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 40m
¥36,965($270)
every 3 hours1,390km (864 miles)
Bus via Saitama-Shintoshin + 1 similar
20h 20m
¥23,955($175)
once daily1,329km (826 miles)
Bus20h 40m
¥18,070($130)
once daily1,363km (847 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
¥16,565($120)
on demand1,105km (686 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