How to travel from Tohoku to Tokyo, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Furukawa and then to Tokyo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,615($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shinjo then take the bus to Tokyo Yaesu Exit.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tokyo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance456km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Tokyo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Tokyo

Transport options from Tohoku to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
¥27,380($200)
hourly440km (274 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
¥41,615($305)
every 2 hours654km (406 miles)
Train to Akita, plane6h 10m
¥47,915($350)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Taxi, Train and Plane4hrs
¥42,030($305)
every 4 hours483km (300 miles)
Taxi to Mogami, train and plane4h 35m
¥46,820($340)
4 times a day554km (344 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 20m
¥26,285($190)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
¥6,845($50)
on demand456km (283 miles)

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Airports near Tokyo

The following major airports near Tokyo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo