How to travel from Kitami to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Morioka is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kitami to Morioka by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Morioka (HNA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,935($130)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 旭川駅前 and then to 札幌駅前bt then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,685($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Morioka.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,920($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Morioka by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,935 ($130).

The distance between Kitami and Morioka is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 509km (317 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Kitami and Morioka by train.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Morioka is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥17,935 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Morioka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Morioka. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Morioka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Kitami and Morioka. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kitami and Morioka. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Morioka (HNA) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kitami to Morioka. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kitami to Morioka typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) 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 Kitami to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).

How do I get from Kitami to Morioka

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Morioka

Transport options from Kitami to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
¥17,935($130)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Fly to Aomori (AOJ), Train4h 10m
¥21,905($160)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
¥25,875($190)
every 2 hours785km (488 miles)
Train
10hrs
¥26,010($190)
twice daily943km (586 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11hrs
¥23,685($175)
twice daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus to 市電すすきの前, train12h 30m
¥27,245($200)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 60m
¥14,920($110)
twice daily857km (532 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