How to travel from Fukushima to Kurashiki, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Kurashiki is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Fukushima to Kurashiki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KurashikiFukushima if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Kurashiki.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,255($220)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then take the bus to 名古屋駅太閤通口 and then to Kurashiki.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,985($145)
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Drive

Drive to Kurashiki.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance911km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Kurashiki

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Kurashiki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥16,015 ($115) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).

The distance between Fukushima and Kurashiki is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Fukushima and Kurashiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Kurashiki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Kurashiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥16,015 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Kurashiki. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Kurashiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukushima and Kurashiki. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukushima and Kurashiki. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Kurashiki. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Kurashiki. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Kagamiishi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji then Okayama and then to Kurashiki. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kurashiki. The distance is around 911km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Kurashiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥24,230 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Kurashiki

Transport options from Fukushima to Kurashiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
¥30,255($220)
hourly777km (483 miles)
Train to Ueno, Fly3h 50m
¥29,705($215)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4hrs
¥29,705($215)
every 30 mins885km (550 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane4h 20m
¥30,390($220)
every 30 mins886km (550 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane4h 55m
¥16,015($115)
every 4 hours891km (553 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
¥42,575($310)
every 30 mins1,121km (697 miles)
Train
5hrs
¥24,230($175)
every 30 mins943km (586 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
¥19,985($145)
once daily973km (605 miles)
Bus and Train12h 55m
¥18,755($135)
once daily948km (589 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
¥13,690($100)
on demand911km (566 miles)

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Airports near Kurashiki

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki