There are 5 ways to get from Morioka to Rikuzentakata by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Morioka to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain [16552] JR Ofunato
4h 27m¥2,335–3,098Drive 102.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Morioka to Rikuzentakatacar 102.5 km
1h 41m¥1,775–2,564Train, taxi
- Take the train from Morioka to Mizusawaesashitrain Yamabiko
- Take the taxi from Mizusawaesashi to Rikuzentakatataxi
1h 22m¥20,028–24,341Train via Sembokucho
- Take the train from Sembokucho to Ichinosekitrain [14793] Jr Tohoku
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain [16552] JR Ofunato
5h 19m¥2,308–3,063Train #2
- Take the train from Morioka to Kamaishitrain [16600] JR Kamaishi / ...
6h 2m¥1,800–2,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morioka to Rikuzentakata is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Morioka to Rikuzentakata is to train and taxi which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥20000 - ¥25000.
No, there is no direct train from Morioka to Rikuzentakata. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Kesennuma via Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Morioka and Rikuzentakata is 172 km. The road distance is 102.5 km.
The best way to get from Morioka to Rikuzentakata without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Morioka to Rikuzentakata, including transfers.
Morioka to Rikuzentakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Morioka station.
Morioka to Rikuzentakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ichinoseki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morioka to Rikuzentakata is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Morioka to Rikuzentakata.
There are 19+ hotels available in Rikuzentakata.
What companies run services between Morioka, Japan and Rikuzentakata, Japan?
You can take a train from Morioka to Kiseki-No-Ippon-Matsu via Ichinoseki, Kesennuma, and Kesennuma in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Mizusawaesashi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sembokucho to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–23,000
Yaegashi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 197-64-1151
- Website
- yaetaku.com
Hanaizumi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 191-82-2541
- Website
- hanataxi.amebaownd.com
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