How to travel from Oita to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Oita and Fukushima is around 1,024km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Oita 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,480($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,140($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Fukushima.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,180($160)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,370km (851 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Oita to Fukushima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,180 ($160) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,320 ($260).

The distance between Oita and Fukushima is around 1,024km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 945km (587 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Oita and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Fukushima is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥35,320 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,180 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Fukushima. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Fukushima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Oita and Fukushima. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oita 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 run regular bus services between Oita 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 Oita to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the bus to Ōita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Oita and Fukushima. The distance is around 1,370km (851 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥36,140 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Fukushima

Transport options from Oita to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
¥41,480($305)
hourly1,348km (838 miles)
Bus to Ōita Airport, plane and train4hrs
¥35,320($260)
every 3 hours1,024km (636 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
¥42,440($310)
hourly1,128km (701 miles)
Bus to Ōita Airport, plane and train4h 45m
¥30,120($220)
hourly1,102km (684 miles)
Bus to Ōita Airport, plane and train4h 55m
¥33,540($245)
every 3 hours1,134km (704 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 20m
¥42,850($315)
hourly1,284km (798 miles)
Train
7h 40m
¥36,140($265)
hourly1,393km (865 miles)
Bus
24hrs
¥22,180($160)
once daily1,528km (949 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
¥20,535($150)
on demand1,370km (851 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