Rome2Rio

How to get fromKyoto to Ōdateby train, plane, bus, car ferry, night bus, or car

Find Transport to Ōdate

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Kyoto to Ōdate by train, plane, bus, car ferry, night bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aomori, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane ITM - AOJ
    3. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    6h 20m

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Tsuruga to Akitacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Tsuchizaki to Odatetrain train
    27h 49m
    ¥3,169–23,318

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train No
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train
    10h 36m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    19h 29m
    ¥8,900–20,450

  5. Fly Osaka International Airport to Akita Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane ITM - AXT
    2. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train
    7h 2m
    ¥14,889–46,560

  6. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Aomori, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane NKM - AOJ
    3. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    6h 37m

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Misawa, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ)plane plane ITM - MSJ
    2. Take the train from Misawa to Aomoritrain train
    3. Take the train from Aomori to Odatetrain train
    7h 42m
    ¥17,239–56,110

  8. Fly Osaka International Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane plane ITM - HNA
    2. Take the train from Morioka to Higashiodatetrain train
    8h 42m
    ¥21,739–49,810

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Akita Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane NGO - AXT
    3. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train
    7h 36m

  10. Night bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train
    18h 23m
    ¥12,900–24,219

  11. Drive 869.8 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Ōdatecar car 869.8 km
    11h 34m
    ¥15,102–21,814

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aomori (AOJ) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,119Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto to Ōdate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 928.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ōdate, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Odate via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Akita in around 10h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides