There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kitakamitrain Yamabiko
3h 30m¥6,715–8,686Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
8h 32m¥6,489–10,527Night bus, train
- Take the night bus from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Stationnightbus Kesen Liner
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Hanamakitrain [14811] Jr Tohoku
8h 44m¥10,108–13,584Drive 483.5 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Hanamakicar 483.5 km
6h 5m¥8,310–12,003Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Hanamakitrain
7h 11m¥15,940–35,064Fly to Misawa, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Misawa (MSJ)plane HND - MSJ
- Take the train from Shichinohe-Towada to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Hanamakitrain
5h 58m¥29,590–57,214Fly to Aomori, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aomori (AOJ)plane HND - AOJ
- Take the train from Shin Aomori to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Hanamakitrain
7h 46m¥16,720–27,044
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Hanamaki. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Morioka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Hanamaki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Hanamaki via Kitakami. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tokyo and Hanamaki is 461 km. The road distance is 483.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Hanamaki bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Hanamaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hanamaki is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Hanamaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kitakami every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Morioka once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 37m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Misawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–42,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–21,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–21,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥37,000–180,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ichinoseki to Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shichinohe-Towada to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin Aomori to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Website
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
Night bus from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Hanamaki bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.
Tokyo to Hanamaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kitakami station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hanamaki is 484 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Tokyo to Hanamaki.
There are 63+ hotels available in Hanamaki.







