Morioka to Fukuoka by train
Fukuoka lies 1,172 km (728 mi) south-west of Morioka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,430 km (888 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Morioka | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 290,700 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Morioka Station, Aoyama Station, Kuriyagawa Station | Meinohama Station, Yoshizuka Station, Chihaya Station |
| Postal codes | 438-0832–470-2101 | 028-6101–981-3225 |
Where to book trains from Morioka to Fukuoka
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Staying in Fukuoka
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fukuoka from Morioka?
1,172 km (728 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Morioka; by road roughly 1,430 km (888 mi).
How long does it take to get from Morioka to Fukuoka by train?
About 6 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Morioka and Fukuoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuoka?
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.