How to travel from Obihiro to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Fukushima is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Obihiro to Fukushima 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,435($215)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Hirosedori Ichibancho and then to Fukushima Kencho-mae.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,980($220)
Operated by

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,040($160)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Fukushima 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).

The distance between Obihiro and Fukushima is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Obihiro and Fukushima by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Fukushima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Fukushima 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 Obihiro and Fukushima. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Fukushima. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Obihiro and Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Obihiro to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Fukushima is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).

How do I get from Obihiro to Fukushima

Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Fukushima

Transport options from Obihiro to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
¥29,435($215)
every 2 hours786km (489 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
¥20,670($150)
every 4 hours1,155km (718 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane4h 45m
¥31,760($230)
every 3 hours879km (546 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane4h 50m
¥28,200($205)
every 2 hours766km (476 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
¥32,995($240)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Train
8h 20m
¥28,065($205)
every 3 hours996km (619 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 20m
¥29,980($220)
once daily1,018km (632 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
19h 60m
¥22,040($160)
once daily817km (508 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 20m
¥16,700($120)
twice daily978km (608 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