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How to get fromMorioka to Otaruby train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Morioka to Otaru by train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train Hayabusa
    2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporotrain train Hokuto
    7h 19m
    ¥11,443–15,093

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train Hayabusa
    2. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～函館
    8h 56m
    ¥5,223–12,843

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Morioka to Omacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodatecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hakodate to Otarucar car
    8h 30m
    ¥10,226–16,338

  4. Fly Morioka Hanamaki Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HNA - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    4h 31m
    ¥17,096–36,861

  5. Train, bus via Sapporo

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train Hayabusa
    2. Take the bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～函館ニュースター
    9h 17m
    ¥9,983–11,843

  6. Train to Akita Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain train
    2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane AXT - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    6h 38m
    ¥33,444–90,599

  7. Train to Sendai Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain train
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SDJ - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    5h 15m
    ¥14,631–34,163

  8. Train to Aomori, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Aomoritrain train
    2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane AOJ - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    6h 25m
    ¥15,162–34,624

  9. Train to Akita Airport, fly to Okadama Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain train
    2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane plane AXT - OKD
    3. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥36,804–124,689

Morioka to Otaru by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 655.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Morioka, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

You can take a train from Morioka to Minami-Otaru via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo in around 7h 19m.

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