How to travel from Morioka to Fukuoka, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Fukuoka is around 1,512km (940 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Hakata.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai then Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Hakata Bus Terminal.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
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Drive

Drive to Fukuoka.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,512km (940 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Fukuoka

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Fukuoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).

The distance between Morioka and Fukuoka is around 1,512km (940 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Morioka and Fukuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Fukuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Fukuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama) and Shinagawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Morioka and Fukuoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Morioka and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Fukuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai and Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.

JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express, Nishitetsu, Jam Jam Liner, Bocho Kotsu and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Morioka and Fukuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Hakata. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Morioka and Fukuoka. The distance is around 1,512km (940 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥39,015 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Fukuoka

Transport options from Morioka to Fukuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,557km (968 miles)
Train via Tokyo8h 15m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,556km (967 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 35m
¥26,285($190)
once daily1,633km (1,015 miles)
Bus via Tokyo Station Kajibashi1 day 1h
¥28,475($210)
once daily1,672km (1,039 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
¥22,590($165)
on demand1,512km (940 miles)

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Airports near Fukuoka

The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
HSG
Saga Airport (HSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka