How to travel from Tsu to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Tsu and Tohoku is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tsu 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 → Tsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥50,925($370)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥38,740($285)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then take the bus to Sendai and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tsu to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥32,170 ($235) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥50,925 ($370).
The distance between Tsu and Tohoku is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (488 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Tsu and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tsu to Tohoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥50,925 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥32,170 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Tohoku. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tsu and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Tsu and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Tsu and Tohoku. The distance is around 842km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥38,740 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | ¥50,925($370) | hourly | 854km (530 miles) |
| Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 4h 40m | ¥50,655($370) | every 4 hours | 687km (427 miles) |
| Train to Osaka-Namba, plane | 5h 40m | ¥49,420($360) | every 2 hours | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Osaka-Namba, plane | 5h 45m | ¥35,455($260) | every 4 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 6h 10m | ¥53,115($390) | every 3 hours | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 50m | ¥55,720($405) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | ¥38,740($285) | hourly | 849km (528 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | ¥32,170($235) | once daily | 902km (560 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Taxi | 11h 45m | ¥33,540($245) | once daily | 899km (558 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | ¥12,595($90) | on demand | 842km (523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tsu and Tohoku
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Bus companies
Miyako Kotsu
Meitetsu Bus
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