The distance between Nikko and Morioka is around 426km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nikko 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.
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Take the train to Utsunomiya then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Morioka.
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Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Morioka.
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Take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Fukushima(Fukushima) then take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka.
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There are several options for getting from Nikko to Morioka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,405 ($76) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,005 ($95).
The distance between Nikko and Morioka is around 426km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nikko and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Morioka is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥13,005 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,405 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Morioka. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nikko and Morioka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nikko and Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Morioka. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Morioka. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Nikko and Morioka. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ¥13,005($95) | hourly | 427km (266 miles) |
Train via Utsunomiya | 3hrs | ¥11,635($85) | every 3 hours | 426km (264 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥32,035($235) | every 2 hours | 870km (541 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 60m | ¥10,405($76) | hourly | 447km (277 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | ¥6,570($48) | on demand | 437km (271 miles) |
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The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.