Tokyo to Morioka

Travelling between Tokyo and Morioka is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 134.97 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 107.07.

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 25 hours to travel between Tokyo and Morioka depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Morioka. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 13m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 30m to reach Morioka.

Travelling between Tokyo and Morioka can be as cheap as USD 107.07 if you opt for a Shinkansen JR East train and as expensive as USD 134.97 if you buy a Shinkansen JR East Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 8 from Tokyo to Morioka starting from 06:32 Tokyo until 17:20 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Morioka.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tokyo to Morioka, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 306.81.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tokyo and Morioka

Air Do, Japan Airlines, Peach Aviation, Skymark Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Morioka overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Morioka

Kirakira Bus, Kirakira Bus SK6

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 67% opted for a bus
• 33% took a train