The distance between Nakatsu and Morioka is around 1,205km (749 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Morioka 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 Morioka → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA).
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Take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Morioka.
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Take the bus to Kyōto then Sendai Station and then to Morioka.
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There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Morioka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥26,560 ($195) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,375 ($275).
The distance between Nakatsu and Morioka is around 1,205km (749 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,117km (694 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Nakatsu and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Morioka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥37,375 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,560 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Morioka. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Morioka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Nakatsu and Morioka. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.
Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Morioka. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nakatsu and Morioka. The distance is around 1,492km (927 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥39,700 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 20m | ¥37,375($275) | hourly | 1,304km (811 miles) |
Train to Kitsuki, Fly | 4h 25m | ¥34,360($250) | hourly | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 4h 30m | ¥40,110($295) | hourly | 1,379km (857 miles) |
Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 55m | ¥52,705($385) | hourly | 1,473km (915 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 10m | ¥34,225($250) | every 2 hours | 1,469km (913 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 1,553km (965 miles) |
Bus | 23h 35m | ¥26,560($195) | once daily | 1,579km (981 miles) |
Drive | 17h 25m | ¥22,315($165) | on demand | 1,492km (927 miles) |
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The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.