Tokyo to Aomori by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Tokyo to Aomori is the Hayabusa (Tohoku Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori: 2 h 58 min from Tokyo Station to Shin-Aomori Station at the fastest, for 18,110 yen with a reserved seat. JR East's timetable lists 23 trains a day from Tokyo Station to Shin-Aomori Station, the first at 06:32 and the last at 20:16.

Updated October 3, 2026

178 minfastest train (Hayabusa 5)

18,110 yenreserved seat, one way

23trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Tokyo to Aomori

Times and fares from each railway's, bus company's and airport's own timetables for Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Tokyo to Aomori: journey time, fare, departures a day, first and last departure
Service	Quickest	Fare	Non-reserved	Departures a day	First / last
Hayabusa (Tohoku Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Shin-AomoriTokyo → Shin-Aomori	2 h 58 min	18,110 yen	—	23	06:32 / 20:16

Hayabusa (Tohoku Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori

Fastest: 178 min
Reserved seat: 18,110 yen
Trains a day: 23
Last train: 20:16

From: Tokyo Station
To: Shin-Aomori Station
Fastest: 2 h 58 min (Hayabusa 5, 08:18 → 11:16)
A midday train: 10:18 → 13:29, 2 h 58 min (Hayabusa 15)
Reserved seat: 18,110 yen = basic fare 10,780 yen + limited express charge 7,330 yen
About the fare: Hayabusa seats are all reserved.
Trains a day: 23 on 14 October 2026
First train: 06:32 → 09:49 (Hayabusa 1)
Last train: 20:16 → 23:36 (Hayabusa 41)

All seats on the Hayabusa are reserved.

Aomori to Tokyo

The same services run the other way.

First train: 06:18 → 09:23 (Hayabusa 4)
Last train: 19:44 → 23:04 (Hayabusa 44)
Trains a day: 23 on 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Aomori?

2 h 58 min at the fastest by the Hayabusa (Tohoku Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 10:18 takes 2 h 58 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Aomori?

18,110 yen for one adult one way.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Aomori?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 20:16 and reaches Shin-Aomori Station at 23:36 (Hayabusa 41). The first leaves at 06:32.