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Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest national museum showcases samurai armor, screens, ceramics, and archaeology. It is essential for understanding Japanese art and history.

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Average price
kr238
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
238 km
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 kr238 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr238.
Of the 2 buses that leave Fukushima for Tokyo on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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 kr169. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr169, and a train costs an average of kr424.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr210 Average price Cheapest | kr428 Average price | kr569 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fukushima to Tokyo:
A bus is kr217 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fukushima to Tokyo costing on average kr428.
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Tickets start at around kr210 compared to roughly kr569 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr359. The journey takes 4h 42m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price kr238 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr215 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr261 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr167 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price kr215 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr191 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price kr192 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr191 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr235 |
The table below shows live departures for Fukushima to Tokyo buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:40 AM Fukushima | 4h45 | 7:25 AM Tokyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
100476 | 12:25 AM Fukushimaeki-Nishiguchi | 4h45 | 5:10 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100476 | 12:25 AM Fukushimaeki-Nishiguchi | 5h20 | 5:45 AM Tokyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fukushima to Tokyo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr169 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 42m |
Cheapest ticket price kr169 |
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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