There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Ube by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)HND - UBJ
3h 14m¥16,590–50,814Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hofu StationHagi Express
15h 5m¥12,000–17,000Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-YamaguchiNozomi
5h 46m¥20,000–28,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to BS Hiroshima Station North ExitWh1152
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-YamaguchiNozomi / ...
15h 37m¥12,610–21,410Drive 954.7 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Ube954.7 km
10h 54m¥16,229–23,442
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ube is to night bus which costs ¥12000 - ¥17000 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ube is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥16000 - ¥55000.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ube. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Higashishinkawa via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Tokyo and Ube is 820 km. The road distance is 954.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ube without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥20000 - ¥28000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Tokyo to Ube, including transfers.
Tokyo to Ube train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ube is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥16000 - ¥55000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥20000 - ¥28000 and takes 5h 46m.
Tokyo to Ube train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ube is 955 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Ube.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ube, Japan?
Star Flyer, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) hourly. Alternatively, Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Yamaguchi hourly. Tickets cost ¥20,000–28,000 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamaguchi Ube Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–80,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamaguchi Ube Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–51,000
- Website
- starflyer.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamaguchi Ube Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–26,000
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–28,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥20,000–28,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥23,000–28,000
- Green seat
- ¥30,000–39,000
Train from Hiroshima to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4,100–6,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥5,000–6,500
- Green seat
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- en-info@willer.co.jp
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to BS Hiroshima Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–17,000
- Schedules at
- bochobus.co.jp
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
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 31+ hotels available in Ube.