How to travel from Morioka to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Morioka and Himeji is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Morioka to Himeji 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 Himeji → Morioka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥19,030($140)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Himeji.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai and then to Kyōto then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Morioka to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥19,030 ($140) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,030 ($140).
The distance between Morioka and Himeji is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Morioka and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥19,030 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,030 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Himeji. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Himeji. 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 5h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Morioka and Himeji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Morioka and Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Himeji. The distance is around 999km (621 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 35m | ¥19,030($140) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), Train | 4hrs | ¥33,405($245) | hourly | 897km (557 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 10m | ¥27,925($205) | every 30 mins | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 30m | ¥28,610($210) | every 30 mins | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | ¥24,230($175) | hourly | 921km (573 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 5h 10m | ¥35,320($260) | hourly | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 1,092km (679 miles) |
| Train via Tokyo | 6h 15m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 13h 45m | ¥21,495($155) | once daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, train | 16h 30m | ¥19,030($140) | once daily | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | ¥14,920($110) | on demand | 999km (621 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Morioka and Himeji
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji