The distance between Tohoku and Tokyo is around 440km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tohoku to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Furukawa and then to Tokyo.
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Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the train to Shinjo then take the bus to Tokyo Yaesu Exit.
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There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,380 ($200).
The distance between Tohoku and Tokyo is around 440km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tohoku and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Tokyo is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥27,380 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Tokyo. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu and Furukawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Tokyo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tohoku and Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Furukawa and then to Tokyo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tohoku and Tokyo. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | ¥27,380($200) | hourly | 440km (274 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | ¥41,615($305) | every 2 hours | 654km (406 miles) |
Train to Akita, plane | 6h 10m | ¥47,915($350) | every 2 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Plane | 4hrs | ¥42,030($305) | every 4 hours | 483km (300 miles) |
Taxi to Mogami, train and plane | 4h 35m | ¥46,820($340) | 4 times a day | 554km (344 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 20m | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥6,845($50) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
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