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Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest and largest museum, with major collections of samurai armor, Buddhist art, ceramics, and national treasures in Ueno Park.

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Distance
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fukushima to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fukushima to Tokyo will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 5 buses that leave Fukushima for Tokyo on Thu, Jul 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fukushima to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $86 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Willer Express, Willer Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Fukushima to Tokyo buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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100484 | 11:40 AM Fukushimaeki-Nishiguchi | 4h45 | 4:25 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100479 | 3:15 PM Fukushimaeki-Nishiguchi | 4h40 | 7:55 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fukushima to Tokyo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 15:25. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 3:25 PM |
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