How to travel from Nagasaki to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Fukushima is around 1,185km (736 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Fukushima 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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Fly to Fukushima (FKS), Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,220($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,330($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Fukushima Station.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Distance1,452km (902 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Fukushima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,000 ($170) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,220 ($325).

The distance between Nagasaki and Fukushima is around 1,185km (736 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,109km (689 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Nagasaki and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Fukushima is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥44,220 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,000 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Fukushima. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Fukushima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Nagasaki and Fukushima. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24hrs.

Kintetsu Bus, Nishitetsu and Willer Express run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Fukushima. Buses run once daily and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Fukushima. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Nagasaki and Fukushima. The distance is around 1,452km (902 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥38,330 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Fukushima

Transport options from Nagasaki to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Fukushima (FKS), Train + 5 similar
3h 45m
¥44,220($325)
every 3 hours1,185km (736 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
¥52,845($385)
every 30 mins1,313km (816 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train4h 20m
¥33,675($245)
every 30 mins1,263km (785 miles)
Fly to Yamagata (GAJ), Train4h 35m
¥42,575($310)
every 3 hours1,295km (805 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥39,155($285)
hourly1,314km (817 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 60m
¥33,540($245)
hourly1,378km (856 miles)
Train
8h 25m
¥38,330($280)
hourly1,471km (914 miles)
Bus via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal + 1 similar
21h 25m
¥23,000($170)
once daily1,529km (950 miles)
Bus24hrs
¥25,325($185)
once daily1,607km (999 miles)
Drive
16h 30m
¥21,765($160)
on demand1,452km (902 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