The distance between Morioka and Tottori is around 937km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Morioka to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Himeji and then to Tottori.
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Take the bus to Sendai then Kyōto and then to Tottori.
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There are several options for getting from Morioka to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).
The distance between Morioka and Tottori is around 937km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Morioka and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Tottori, 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 Morioka and Tottori. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Tottori. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Tottori. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.
JR Bus Tōhoku, Kintetsu Bus, Nihon Kotsu and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Morioka and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 1,022km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,170 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 40m | ¥28,200($205) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥29,570($215) | 5 times a day | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥20,670($150) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 40m | ¥31,625($230) | 5 times a day | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | ¥25,875($190) | every 20 mins | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane and bus | 6h 30m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Train via Tokyo + 1 similar | 8hrs | ¥31,625($230) | every 3 hours | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Train | 8h 30m | ¥32,170($235) | 4 times a day | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 25m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Bus via Sendai | 16h 40m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Drive | 12h 20m | ¥15,335($110) | on demand | 1,022km (635 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.