How to travel from Muroran to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Morioka is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Morioka by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,250 ($125).

The distance between Muroran and Morioka is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Muroran and Morioka by train.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Morioka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥17,250 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Morioka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Morioka. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Morioka. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Muroran and Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Muroran to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Morioka. instead which will take 3h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).

How do I get from Muroran to Morioka

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Morioka

Transport options from Muroran to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
¥17,250($125)
hourly493km (307 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane3h 20m
¥29,570($215)
hourly795km (494 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane4h 10m
¥22,450($165)
every 2 hours606km (377 miles)
Train
3h 60m
¥14,375($105)
every 3 hours495km (308 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 50m
¥9,310($68)
twice daily488km (303 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