There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Tōno by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Tonotrain [16593] JR Kamaishi / ...
4h 53m¥7,322–9,460Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Osano Eki-Maebus
11h 25m¥7,850–8,800Night bus, train
- Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro to Kamaishi Stationnightbus Kesen Liner
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Tonotrain [16588] JR Kamaishi / ...
12h 12m¥9,958–13,334Drive 500.6 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tōnocar 500.6 km
6h 34m¥8,576–12,388Fly, 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 Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Tonotrain
9h 18m¥16,500–39,014
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tōno is to bus which costs ¥7500 - ¥9000 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tōno is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Tōno. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Osano Eki-Mae via Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tōno. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tono via Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tōno is 502 km. The road distance is 500.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōno without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Tokyo to Tōno, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tōno bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Tōno train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōno is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥9000 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tōno, Iwate, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Tono via Shin-Hanamaki in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tono via Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center, Osano Eki-Mae, and Kosano in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–170,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Tono
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kamaishi to Tono
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Tono
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Tōno bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Tokyo to Tōno train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tōno is 501 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Tokyo to Tōno.
There are eight+ hotels available in Tōno.






