How to travel from Kushiro to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Morioka is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kushiro 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 MoriokaKushiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Morioka (HNA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Morioka by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Kushiro and Morioka is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Kushiro and Morioka by train.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Morioka is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Morioka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Morioka. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Morioka. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Kushiro and Morioka. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Morioka. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Morioka typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) 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 Kushiro to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka. instead which will take 8h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Morioka

Transport options from Kushiro to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥17,795($130)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Fly to Aomori (AOJ), Train4h 15m
¥24,505($180)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
¥25,735($190)
every 2 hours747km (464 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥20,400($150)
5 times a day829km (515 miles)
Train
8h 20m
¥24,640($180)
every 4 hours883km (549 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 40m
¥27,380($200)
once daily886km (551 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 45m
¥14,510($105)
twice daily833km (518 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