What is the cheapest way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

The cheapest way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

The fastest way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Morioka and Tsuruoka?

No, there is no direct bus from Morioka to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Shonai Kanko Bussanko via Sendai Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Morioka and Tsuruoka?

No, there is no direct train from Morioka to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Tsuruoka via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

The distance between Morioka and Tsuruoka is 259 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.

How do I travel from Morioka to Tsuruoka without a car?

The best way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morioka to Tsuruoka bus from?

Morioka to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Morioka station.

Where do I catch the Morioka to Tsuruoka train from?

Morioka to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Morioka station.

Train or bus from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

The best way to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Morioka to Tsuruoka bus arrive?

Morioka to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.

Where does the Morioka to Tsuruoka train arrive?

Morioka to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.

Can I drive from Morioka to Tsuruoka?

Yes, the driving distance between Morioka to Tsuruoka is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Morioka to Tsuruoka.

Where can I stay near Tsuruoka?

There are 58+ hotels available in Tsuruoka.

Morioka to Tsuruoka - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Morioka to Tsuruoka by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain Komachi
2. Take the train from Akita to Tsuruokatrain [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
4h 29m
¥3,794–5,049
Drive 206.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Morioka to Tsuruokacar 206.7 km
3h 10m
¥3,593–5,190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Morioka to Sendaibus
2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus
6h 2m
¥6,700–7,600

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Distance: 258.6 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Morioka to Tsuruoka via Akita in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morioka to Shonai Kanko Bussanko via Sendai and Sendai Station in around 6h 2m.

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