How to travel from Onomichi to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Fukushima is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Onomichi 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 Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,770($255)
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Train via Tokyo

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Fukushima Station.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,335($110)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Fukushima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,770 ($255).

The distance between Onomichi and Fukushima is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Onomichi and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Fukushima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥34,770 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Onomichi and Fukushima. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Himeji and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Onomichi and Fukushima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Onomichi and Fukushima. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Chugoku Bus and Willer Express run regular bus services between Onomichi and Fukushima. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Onomichi and Fukushima. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Fukushima

Transport options from Onomichi to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 5m
¥34,770($255)
hourly991km (615 miles)
Train to Shin-Kobe, plane3h 40m
¥37,645($275)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane3h 45m
¥39,565($290)
every 3 hours848km (527 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane4hrs
¥34,360($250)
hourly952km (592 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 10m
¥27,925($205)
hourly988km (614 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 45m
¥22,315($165)
hourly1,101km (684 miles)
Train via Tokyo + 1 similar
5h 20m
¥25,735($190)
hourly1,003km (623 miles)
Train5h 40m
¥28,065($205)
hourly1,000km (622 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
¥15,335($110)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
¥14,650($105)
on demand975km (606 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