How to travel from Hakuba to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Fukushima is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hakuba to Fukushima by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Itoigawa then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,335($110)
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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Fukushima by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Hakuba and Fukushima is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hakuba and Fukushima by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Fukushima is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥15,335 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,335 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Fukushima. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakuba and Fukushima. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Hakuba and Fukushima. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Fukushima is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Hakuba and Fukushima. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Fukushima is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,335 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Fukushima

Transport options from Hakuba to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
¥16,015($115)
every 4 hours550km (342 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 10m
¥15,335($110)
every 4 hours458km (284 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
¥5,750($42)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Fukushima

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Fukushima
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Fukushima
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Fukushima