The distance between Fukushima and Tanabe is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Fukushima to Tanabe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
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Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
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Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Tanabe City Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Tanabe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,750 ($210).
The distance between Fukushima and Tanabe is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Fukushima and Tanabe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Tanabe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Tanabe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Tanabe. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukushima and Tanabe. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukushima to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Willer Express, JR Bus Kanto, Meiko Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Fukushima and Tanabe. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fukushima and Tanabe. The distance is around 897km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Ueno, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 45m | ¥28,750($210) | every 3 hours | 746km (464 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | ¥29,980($220) | every 3 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 25m | ¥30,390($220) | every 3 hours | 933km (580 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 30m | ¥30,120($220) | every 3 hours | 889km (552 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 55m | ¥47,780($350) | every 3 hours | 986km (613 miles) |
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane | 6hrs | ¥15,745($115) | every 4 hours | 894km (555 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | ¥26,010($190) | every 3 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Bus via Ōsaka + 1 similar | 15h 40m | ¥16,155($120) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
Bus | 15h 45m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | ¥13,415($100) | on demand | 897km (557 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.