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Sapporo to Hachinohe by bus

Hachinohe lies 286 km (178 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 349 km (217 mi) of road.

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CountryJapanJapan
Population2 million239,046
Elevation26 m (85 ft)20 m (66 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

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Common questions

How far is Hachinohe from Sapporo?

286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Hachinohe by bus?

About 5 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Hachinohe?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.