There are 5 ways to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aomori Airport to Kenchodoribus
- Take the train from Shin Aomori to Moriokatrain Hayabusa
3h 20m¥3,515–4,490Drive 165.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Moriokacar 165.7 km
2h 19m¥2,852–4,119Bus
- Take the bus from Yanagimachidori to Moriokabus
4h 13m¥4,150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aomori (AOJ) to Morioka165.7 km
2h 19mTrain
- Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain [17252] Jr Ou / ...
- Take the train from Odate to Moriokatrain [16762] JR Hanawa
6h 20m¥3,800–4,850
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Aomori Airport and arriving at Morioka via Yanagimachidori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Hirosaki and arriving at Morioka via Odate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Aomori Airport (AOJ) and Morioka is 197 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka, including transfers.
Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka bus services, operated by Konan Bus, depart from Yanagimachidori station.
Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hirosaki station.
The best way to get from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥4150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3800 - ¥4900 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Aomori Airport (AOJ), Japan and Morioka, Japan?
Konan Bus operates a bus from Yanagimachidori to Morioka twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aomori Airport to Morioka via Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki, and Odate in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin Aomori to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hirosaki to Odate
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Odate to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Aomori Airport to Kenchodori
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0172-36-5061
- Website
- konanbus.com
Bus from Yanagimachidori to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- konanbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Aomori (AOJ) to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka bus services, operated by Konan Bus, arrive at Morioka station.
Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Odate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Morioka.
There are 90+ hotels available in Morioka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aomori Airport (AOJ) and Morioka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.