How to travel from Fukushima to Tanabe, Japan

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.

10 routes found

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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Train to Ueno, Fly

Take the train to Ueno then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Ōsaka

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Tanabe City Hall.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tanabe.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance897km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Tanabe

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Tanabe

Transport options from Fukushima to Tanabe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Ueno, Fly + 5 similar
3h 45m
¥28,750($210)
every 3 hours746km (464 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
¥29,980($220)
every 3 hours780km (485 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane5h 25m
¥30,390($220)
every 3 hours933km (580 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane5h 30m
¥30,120($220)
every 3 hours889km (552 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane5h 55m
¥47,780($350)
every 3 hours986km (613 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane6hrs
¥15,745($115)
every 4 hours894km (555 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥26,010($190)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Bus via Ōsaka + 1 similar
15h 40m
¥16,155($120)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Bus15h 45m
¥15,195($110)
twice daily938km (583 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
¥13,415($100)
on demand897km (557 miles)

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Airports near Tanabe

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

SHM
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
TKS
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Tanabe