There are 3 ways to get from Ōdate to Lake Towada by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Odate to Hirosakitrain
- Take the train from Aomori to Hachinohetrain
- Take the bus from Hachinohe Station West Gate to Nenokuchibus
7h 24m¥6,568–7,944Drive 49.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōdate to Lake Towadacar 49.8 km
47 min¥865–1,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ōdate to Lake Towadataxi 49.8 km
47 min¥17,000–21,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōdate to Lake Towada is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Ōdate to Lake Towada is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
The distance between Ōdate and Lake Towada is 245 km. The road distance is 49.8 km.
The best way to get from Ōdate to Lake Towada without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ¥6500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ōdate to Lake Towada, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōdate to Lake Towada is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Ōdate to Lake Towada.
There are 10+ hotels available in Lake Towada.
What companies run services between Ōdate, Japan and Lake Towada, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Ōdate to Lake Towada. However, you can take the train to Hirosaki, take the train to Aomori, take the train to Hachinohe, walk to Hachinohe Station West Gate, then take the bus to Nenokuchi. Alternatively, you can drive from Ōdate to Lake Towada in around 47 min.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Odate to Hirosaki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 017-752-0330
- Website
- aoimorirailway.com
Train from Aomori to Hachinohe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,100
- Schedules at
- aoimorirailway.com
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hachinohe Station West Gate to Nenokuchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,050
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–21,000
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