How to travel from Fukushima to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Hagi is around 1,062km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fukushima to Hagi by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,785($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi and then to Hagi Bus Center.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,206km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Hagi by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).

The distance between Fukushima and Hagi is around 1,062km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)

It takes around 20hrs to get from Fukushima and Hagi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Hagi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fukushima and Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukushima and Hagi. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukushima to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Kajibashi and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Jam Jam Liner, Bocho Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Fukushima and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukushima and Hagi. The distance is around 1,206km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Hagi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20hrs and will usually cost around ¥22,590 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Hagi

Transport options from Fukushima to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 45m
¥37,785($275)
every 4 hours1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), plane6h 30m
¥39,975($290)
twice daily1,239km (770 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
¥39,290($285)
twice daily1,331km (827 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and bus4h 55m
¥41,755($305)
twice daily1,131km (703 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane and bus5h 10m
¥32,445($235)
twice daily1,144km (711 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,288km (800 miles)
Bus via Kyōto24h 35m
¥23,275($170)
once daily1,313km (816 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
¥18,070($130)
on demand1,206km (750 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

The following major airports near Hagi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi