How to travel from Fukushima to Obihiro, Japan
The distance between Fukushima and Obihiro is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Fukushima to Obihiro by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Obihiro → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ueno, Fly
Take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center then New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and then to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,980($220)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal.
- Duration19h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,040($160)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Obihiro.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,700($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Obihiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Obihiro by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,700 ($120) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,670 ($150).
The distance between Fukushima and Obihiro is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Fukushima and Obihiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥20,670 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Obihiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,700 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Obihiro. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Obihiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Obihiro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Obihiro. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Obihiro is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) (OBO) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fukushima to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Obihiro. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Obihiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ueno, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 20m | ¥20,670($150) | every 4 hours | 1,155km (718 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥29,435($215) | every 2 hours | 786km (489 miles) |
| Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), plane | 4h 25m | ¥34,910($255) | every 2 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 4h 40m | ¥30,120($220) | every 3 hours | 767km (477 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥56,265($410) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane and bus | 5h 40m | ¥34,360($250) | twice daily | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | ¥28,065($205) | every 3 hours | 996km (619 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 10m | ¥29,980($220) | once daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 19h 50m | ¥22,040($160) | once daily | 815km (507 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 20m | ¥16,700($120) | twice daily | 979km (609 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukushima and Obihiro
Bus companies
Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Obihiro
The following major airports near Obihiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Obihiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Obihiro