The distance between Kurashiki and Morioka is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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 → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Morioka (HNA).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka.
Take the bus to Kyōto Station then Sendai Station and then to Morioka.
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Morioka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).
The distance between Kurashiki and Morioka is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 867km (538 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Kurashiki and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Morioka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Morioka. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Morioka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kurashiki and Morioka. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurashiki to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto Station and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.
Ryobi Express, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Kurashiki and Morioka. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kurashiki and Morioka. The distance is around 1,097km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥29,705 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 60m | ¥30,255($220) | hourly | 943km (586 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 15m | ¥30,120($220) | 5 times a day | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5h 15m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5h 20m | ¥35,455($260) | every 2 hours | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train | 5h 35m | ¥37,920($275) | every 20 mins | 1,369km (851 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥40,520($295) | every 30 mins | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | ¥29,705($215) | every 30 mins | 1,183km (735 miles) |
Bus | 17h 10m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,147km (713 miles) |
Drive | 13h 15m | ¥16,430($120) | on demand | 1,097km (681 miles) |
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The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.