The distance between Morioka and Shikoku is around 1,240km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 9h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Morioka to Shikoku by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shikoku → Morioka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi and then to Harimayabashi.
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There are several options for getting from Morioka to Shikoku by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,360 ($250).
The distance between Morioka and Shikoku is around 1,240km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 973km (605 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Morioka and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Shikoku is to take the train which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx ¥34,360 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Shikoku. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Shikoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Morioka and Shikoku. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
JR Bus Tōhoku and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Morioka and Shikoku. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 9h 15m.
The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Morioka and Shikoku. The distance is around 1,240km (771 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around ¥34,360 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 9h 15m | ¥34,360($250) | hourly | 1,346km (836 miles) |
Bus | 20h 25m | ¥9,585($70) | once daily | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Drive | 14h 55m | ¥18,620($135) | on demand | 1,240km (771 miles) |
JR Bus Tōhoku
JR Bus Kanto
Jam Jam Liner
JR Shikoku Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.