How to travel from Tokyo to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Hachinohe is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tokyo 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Hon-Hachinohe.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,070($300)
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Train

Take the train to Hachinohe.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hachinohe Central.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus

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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance652km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,070 ($300).

The distance between Tokyo and Hachinohe is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Tokyo and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Hachinohe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥41,070 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tokyo and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Tokyo and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tokyo and Hachinohe with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10h 20m.

Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Hachinohe. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Hachinohe. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Hon-Hachinohe. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Tokyo and Hachinohe. The distance is around 652km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥16,565 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Hachinohe

Transport options from Tokyo to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
¥41,070($300)
hourly640km (398 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 10m
¥29,295($215)
hourly707km (440 miles)
Train
2h 60m
¥16,565($120)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
¥12,320($90)
twice daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
¥9,445($69)
on demand652km (405 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