How to travel from Hakone to Morioka, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Morioka is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Hakone to Morioka by train, 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 Morioka → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥17,795($130)
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥27,105($200)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Yokohama then take the bus to Morioka.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Morioka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Morioka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).
The distance between Hakone and Morioka is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hakone and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Morioka is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakone and Morioka. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odawara Station and Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakone and Morioka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 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 Hakone and Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Morioka. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Morioka. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Hakone and Morioka. The distance is around 633km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Morioka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 20m | ¥17,795($130) | every 30 mins | 587km (365 miles) |
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 45m | ¥27,105($200) | every 2 hours | 698km (434 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 5hrs | ¥35,185($255) | hourly | 919km (571 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5h 10m | ¥40,385($295) | every 20 mins | 898km (558 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥33,815($245) | hourly | 810km (504 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | ¥28,750($210) | every 4 hours | 676km (420 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 4h 35m | ¥32,720($240) | hourly | 878km (546 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | ¥16,290($120) | once daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, Bus | 9h 25m | ¥13,005($95) | once daily | 635km (395 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | ¥9,445($69) | on demand | 633km (393 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Morioka
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Jam Jam Liner
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Aoimori Railway
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Airports near Morioka
The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hanamaki Airport (HNA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Morioka
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Morioka
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 346km (215 miles) from Morioka