There are 4 ways to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jinomori to Kesennumabus
- Take the train from Kesennuma to Ichinosekitrain
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Fukushimatrain
5h 33mDrive 224.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōfunato to Fukushimacar 224.6 km
3h 13m¥3,897–5,629Bus
- Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-maebus
7h 55m¥4,600Train
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamakitrain [16588] JR Kamaishi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Fukushimatrain Yamabiko
6h 1m¥4,266–5,646
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to bus which costs ¥4600 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōfunato to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Jinomori and arriving at Fukushima Kencho-mae via Kamaishi Eki-Mae and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōfunato to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Sakari and arriving at Fukushima via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Ōfunato and Fukushima is 254 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima, including transfers.
Ōfunato to Fukushima bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Ōfunato to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamaishi station.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan and Fukushima, Japan?
You can take a bus from Jinomori to Fukushima Kencho-mae via Sakari, Sakari, Kamaishi, Kamaishi Eki-Mae, Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center, and Sendai in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakari to Fukushima via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kesennuma to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ichinoseki to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Bus from Jinomori to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ōfunato to Fukushima bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Ōfunato to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōfunato to Fukushima is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ōfunato to Fukushima.
There are 70+ hotels available in Fukushima.





