How to travel from Yokohama to Hachinohe, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Hachinohe is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HachinoheYokohama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Hon-Hachinohe.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,935($300)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hachinohe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Honhachinohe.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
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Drive

Drive to Hachinohe.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Hachinohe

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Hachinohe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,935 ($300).

The distance between Yokohama and Hachinohe is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586km (364 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Yokohama and Hachinohe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Hachinohe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥40,935 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Hachinohe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Hachinohe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yokohama and Hachinohe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Yokohama and Hachinohe. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Hachinohe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 横浜駅改札口前_01 and Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

JR Bus Tōhoku and Nanbu Bus run regular bus services between Yokohama and Hachinohe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Hachinohe. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Hon-Hachinohe. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Yokohama and Hachinohe. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Hachinohe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥17,250 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Hachinohe

Transport options from Yokohama to Hachinohe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
¥40,935($300)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 15m
¥29,160($215)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train
3h 50m
¥17,250($125)
hourly631km (392 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
¥13,280($95)
5 times a week705km (438 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥10,130($74)
on demand698km (434 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