There are 4 ways to get from Morioka to Shinjō by train, bus, or car
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Train via Daisen
best- Take the train from Morioka to Omagaritrain [16606] JR Tazawako
- Take the train from Omagari to Shinjotrain [17138] Jr Ou
4h 33m¥2,673–3,527Bus
- Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Shinjobus Shinjo / ...
5h 44m¥4,700–5,500Drive 161.1 km
- Drive from Morioka to Shinjōcar 161.1 km
2h 27m¥2,801–4,046Train
- Take the train from Morioka to Furukawatrain
- Take the train from Furukawa to Naruko-Onsentrain
- Take the train from Naruko-Onsen to Shinjotrain
4h 37m¥3,386–4,467
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morioka to Shinjō is to train via Daisen which costs ¥2600 - ¥3600 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Morioka to Shinjō is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Morioka to Shinjō. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Shinjo via Hirosedori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Morioka to Shinjō. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Shinjo via Omagari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Morioka and Shinjō is 174 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.
The best way to get from Morioka to Shinjō without a car is to train via Daisen which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Morioka to Shinjō, including transfers.
Morioka to Shinjō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Morioka station.
Morioka to Shinjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Morioka station.
The best way to get from Morioka to Shinjō is to train via Daisen which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Morioka, Japan and Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Morioka to Shinjo via Omagari in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morioka to Shinjo via Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Morioka to Omagari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omagari to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Furukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Furukawa to Naruko-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naruko-Onsen to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Morioka to Shinjō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori Ichibancho station.
Morioka to Shinjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omagari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morioka to Shinjō is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Morioka to Shinjō.
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