How to travel from Tohoku to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Yokohama is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tohoku to Yokohama by taxi, 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 YokohamaTohoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Akita and then to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,050($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then Tokyo and then to Ishikawacho.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Yokohama by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,970 ($195) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,165 ($310).

The distance between Tohoku and Yokohama is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tohoku and Yokohama by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Yokohama is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥42,165 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,970 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tohoku and Yokohama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mogami then take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tohoku and Yokohama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mogami then take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Yokohama. We recommend that you take a taxi to Innai then take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Yokohama is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥27,925 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Yokohama

Transport options from Tohoku to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 25m
¥48,050($350)
every 2 hours793km (493 miles)
Taxi to Mogami, train and plane4h 15m
¥42,165($310)
every 4 hours485km (301 miles)
Taxi to Mogami, train and plane4h 50m
¥46,955($345)
4 times a day555km (345 miles)
Taxi, Train and Plane5h 20m
¥41,755($305)
every 2 hours655km (407 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
¥27,925($205)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Taxi and Bus9hrs
¥27,245($200)
once daily503km (313 miles)
Train and Bus10h 60m
¥26,970($195)
once daily577km (358 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
¥7,395($54)
on demand488km (303 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama