How to travel from Takayama to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Fukushima is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Takayama 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

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,985($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,300($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Fukushima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,985 ($145).

The distance between Takayama and Fukushima is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Takayama and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Fukushima is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥19,985 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Fukushima. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toyama and Omiya(Saitama). These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Fukushima. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Takayama and Fukushima. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Takayama to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Nouhi Bus, Willer Express, Alpico Group and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Takayama and Fukushima. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Takayama and Fukushima. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥19,985 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Fukushima

Transport options from Takayama to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
¥19,985($145)
4 times a day672km (418 miles)
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
¥42,300($310)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 20m
¥30,530($225)
every 3 hours757km (470 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 20m
¥39,565($290)
every 3 hours985km (612 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 50m
¥40,385($295)
every 3 hours940km (584 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane6hrs
¥35,320($260)
every 3 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
¥9,310($68)
twice daily579km (359 miles)
Bus via Matsumoto Bus Terminal10h 50m
¥12,460($90)
twice daily665km (413 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥7,395($54)
on demand492km (306 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