How to travel from Beppu to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Morioka is around 1,387km (862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Beppu to Morioka by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Morioka (HNA).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,955($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Morioka.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,205($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto then Sendai Station and then to Morioka.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Morioka.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Morioka.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,544km (960 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Morioka by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥26,420 ($195) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,955 ($345).

The distance between Beppu and Morioka is around 1,387km (862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,119km (695 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Beppu and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Morioka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥46,955 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,420 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Morioka. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Morioka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beppu and Morioka. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beppu to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Beppu and Morioka. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Morioka is Hanamaki Airport (HNA) (HNA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Morioka. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beppu and Morioka. The distance is around 1,544km (960 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥41,205 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Morioka

Transport options from Beppu to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 20m
¥46,955($345)
twice daily1,387km (862 miles)
Train
8h 10m
¥41,205($300)
hourly1,621km (1,007 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
¥26,420($195)
once daily1,636km (1,016 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 2h
¥31,485($230)
once daily1,400km (870 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
¥23,135($170)
on demand1,544km (960 miles)

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Airports near Morioka

The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HNA
Hanamaki Airport (HNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Morioka
AXT
Akita Airport (AXT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Morioka
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
346km (215 miles) from Morioka