How to travel from Toyooka to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Toyooka and Tohoku is around 847km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Toyooka to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Toyooka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥49,695($365)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Fukuchiyama, Kyoto then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost¥44,355($325)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Hankyu Sanbangai then Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Hankyu Sanbangai and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥36,280 ($265) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,695 ($365).
The distance between Toyooka and Tohoku is around 847km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Toyooka and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Tohoku is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥49,695 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥36,280 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Tohoku. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Toyooka and Tohoku. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Toyooka and Tohoku. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hankyu Sanbangai, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
Zentan Bus, Jam Jam Liner and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Toyooka and Tohoku. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toyooka to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. 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 Toyooka and Tohoku. The distance is around 875km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥44,355 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Toyooka and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 40m | ¥49,695($365) | every 4 hours | 847km (527 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | ¥50,105($365) | twice daily | 934km (581 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ¥43,945($320) | 5 times a day | 919km (571 miles) |
| Train to Fukuchiyama, bus and plane | 6h 20m | ¥50,240($365) | 5 times a day | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Train to Fukuchiyama, bus and plane | 6h 20m | ¥36,280($265) | 5 times a day | 908km (564 miles) |
| Train to Fukuchiyama, bus and plane | 7h 25m | ¥50,925($370) | 5 times a day | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | ¥44,355($325) | every 2 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | ¥38,330($280) | once daily | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 16h 15m | ¥37,645($275) | once daily | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | ¥13,140($95) | on demand | 875km (544 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Toyooka and Tohoku
Bus companies
Zentan Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku