There are 4 ways to get from Fukushima to Iwate (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fukushima to Moriokatrain Yamabiko
1h 37m¥3,500–4,600Bus
- Take the bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Hirosedoribus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus
4h 12m¥4,600Drive 255.3 km
- Drive from Fukushima to Moriokacar 255.3 km
3h 1m¥4,429–6,397Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Fukushima to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Komachi
2h 4m¥3,599–4,732
Fukushima to Iwate (State) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukushima to Iwate (State) is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥4600 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fukushima to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukushima to Iwate (State). However, there are services departing from Fukushima Kencho-mae and arriving at Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fukushima and arriving at Morioka. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Fukushima and Iwate (State) is 242 km. The road distance is 255.3 km.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Iwate (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600.
The train from Fukushima to Morioka takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Fukushima to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Fukushima Kencho-mae station.
Fukushima to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukushima station.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Iwate (State), Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Fukushima to Morioka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,600 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Fukushima to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Fukushima to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukushima to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori station.
Fukushima to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukushima to Iwate (State) is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Fukushima to Iwate (State).
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