How to travel from Fukuoka to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Morioka is around 1,510km (938 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Morioka by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MoriokaFukuoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Sendai Station and then to Morioka.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
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Drive

Drive to Morioka.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,510km (938 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Morioka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).

The distance between Fukuoka and Morioka is around 1,510km (938 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Fukuoka and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Morioka is to take the train which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukuoka and Morioka. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukuoka to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukuoka and Morioka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Fukuoka and Morioka. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukuoka to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.

Nishitetsu, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express, Chugoku JR Bus Company, Bocho Kotsu and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Fukuoka and Morioka. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka. instead which will take 7h 10m.

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 Fukuoka and Morioka. The distance is around 1,510km (938 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥39,015 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Morioka

Transport options from Fukuoka to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 10m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,557km (968 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 35m
¥26,285($190)
once daily1,632km (1,014 miles)
Bus via Yudaonsen Dori1 day 1h
¥28,475($210)
once daily1,676km (1,041 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
¥22,590($165)
on demand1,510km (938 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