What is the cheapest way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State) is to bus which costs ¥3400 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

The fastest way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Aomori and Iwate (State)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yanagimachidori and arriving at Morioka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Aomori and Iwate (State)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Aomori and arriving at Morioka. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

The distance between Aomori and Iwate (State) is 178 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.

How do I travel from Aomori to Iwate (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State) without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

How long does it take to get from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

The train from Shin-Aomori to Morioka takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aomori to Iwate (State) bus from?

Aomori to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by Konan Bus, depart from Yanagimachidori station.

Where do I catch the Aomori to Iwate (State) train from?

Aomori to Iwate (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Aomori station.

Train or bus from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

The best way to get from Aomori to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Aomori to Iwate (State) bus arrive?

Aomori to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by Konan Bus, arrive at Morioka station.

Where does the Aomori to Iwate (State) train arrive?

Aomori to Iwate (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Morioka station.

Can I drive from Aomori to Iwate (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Aomori to Iwate (State) is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Aomori to Iwate (State).

Where can I stay near Iwate (State)?

There are 59+ hotels available in Iwate (State).

Aomori to Iwate (State) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Aomori to Iwate (State) by train, bus, or car

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Distance: 178.3 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Aomori, Japan and Iwate (State), Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Aomori to Morioka hourly. Tickets cost ¥5,000–8,000 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Konan Bus operates a bus from Yanagimachidori to Morioka twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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