Results from Aomori to Tokyo on Friday, 26 June 2026

There are two ways to travel from Aomori to Tokyo: by plane and by train.

How far is Aomori from Tokyo?

The travel distance between Aomori and Tokyo is 680 km. There are two options to travel from Aomori to Tokyo: taking a flight, or a train.

How long does it take to get from Aomori to Tokyo?

It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to get from Aomori to Tokyo by plane, and about 3 hours to 3 hours 45 minutes by train.

What types of airlines operate the route Aomori to Tokyo?

There is one domestic airline operating the route Aomori to Tokyo: the full-service carrier: Japan Airlines (JL).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.

Where do flights from Aomori to Tokyo depart?

Flights from Aomori to Tokyo depart from Aomori Airport (AOJ).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Aomori to Tokyo arrive?

Flights from Aomori to Tokyo arrive at Haneda Airport (HND).

What types of trains operate the route Aomori to Tokyo?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Aomori to Tokyo.

JR East operates the Tohoku Shinkansen high-speed train between Aomori and Tokyo.

There are three types of service on the Tohoku Shinkansen: Hayabusa is the fast service, Yamabiko is the semi-fast service and Nasuno is the local service.

Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Gran Class Cars, the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.

Travellers with JR East Pass (5-day) and JR East Pass (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where do trains from Aomori to Tokyo depart?

Trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen line depart from Shin-Aomori Station located in Aomori.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Aomori to Tokyo arrive?

Trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen line arrive at Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Where to travel next from Tokyo?

From Tokyo, you can go by train to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or Kanazawa and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or Aomori and Hokuto on the Tohoku Shinkansen, or Nikko, Mount Fuji and Matsumoto on Limited Express, or fly to Sapporo, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.