How to travel from Hakodate to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Morioka is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Morioka.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,995($73)
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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Morioka (HNA).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Morioka.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,340($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Morioka.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,570($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Morioka by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥5,340 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,995 ($73).

The distance between Hakodate and Morioka is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Hakodate and Morioka by train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Morioka is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥9,995 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Morioka is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,340 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Morioka. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Morioka. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Morioka. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Morioka (HNA) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Morioka. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Morioka typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Morioka (HNA).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka. instead which will take 2h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥9,995 ($73).

How do I get from Hakodate to Morioka

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Morioka

Transport options from Hakodate to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
¥9,995($73)
every 3 hours345km (214 miles)
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥32,580($240)
hourly1,666km (1,035 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
¥32,310($235)
every 2 hours1,304km (811 miles)
Ferry and Bus
7hrs
¥5,340($39)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 15m
¥6,570($48)
twice daily305km (189 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