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How to get fromKyoto to Tōhokuby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Tōhoku by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Misawa

    best
    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ)plane plane ITM - MSJ
    3h 52m
    ¥25,439–57,010

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Aomoribus bus
    3. Take the train from Aomori to Kamikitachotrain train
    21h 8m
    ¥11,100–25,100

  3. Train via Morioka

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train No
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Hachinohetrain train
    9h 57m

  4. Night bus, bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sendai Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop to Aomori Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Aomori to Kamikitachotrain train
    19h 7m
    ¥15,300–23,000

  5. Fly to Aomori, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane ITM - AOJ
    2. Take the train from Aomori to Kamikitachotrain train
    6h 21m
    ¥20,664–51,490

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hachinohetrain train Hayabusa
    11h 3m

  7. Drive 978.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Tōhokucar car 978.2 km
    13h 17m
    ¥16,945–24,476

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥20,164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 901.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tōhoku, Aomori, Japan?

Japan Airlines flies from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kamikitacho via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, Morioka, and Hachinohe in around 9h 57m.

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