How to travel from Tohoku to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Fukushima is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tohoku to Fukushima by taxi, train, bus 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

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

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Fukushima by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Tohoku and Fukushima is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Tohoku and Fukushima by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Fukushima is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Fukushima. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko-Onsen and Furukawa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Fukushima. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Tohoku and Fukushima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Fukushima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Tohoku and Fukushima. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Fukushima is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

How do I get from Tohoku to Fukushima

Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Fukushima

Transport options from Tohoku to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
¥22,590($165)
every 2 hours190km (118 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
2hrs
¥21,220($155)
every 2 hours186km (115 miles)
Taxi and Bus2h 60m
¥21,495($155)
hourly176km (110 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥2,600($19)
on demand170km (106 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