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How to get fromNikkō to Moriokaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nikkō to Morioka by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Moriokatrain train Yamabiko
    4h 8m
    ¥6,177–8,392

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Moriokabus bus
    5h 13m
    ¥7,077–8,292

  3. Drive  420.2 km

    1. Drive from Nikkō to Moriokacar car 420.2 km
    5h 8m
    ¥6,410–9,259

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    3. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    8h 47m

  5. Train via Sendai

    1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    4h 50m
    ¥6,277–8,292

Nikkō to Morioka by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from 日光 Nikkō to Morioka via Utsunomiya in around 4h 8m.

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