There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 上野 Uenotrain Jy
- Take the train from Ueno to Fukushimatrain Yamabiko
2h 22m¥3,875–5,200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station East Exitbus Abukuma
4h 59m¥3,300–9,000Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Fukushima Station West Exitnightbus Jx733
6h 41m¥3,582–7,711Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Fukushimacar 277.8 km
3h 18m¥4,820–6,962
Shinjuku to Fukushima by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Fukushima Station East Exit station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Fukushima via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Fukushima is 264 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Fukushima is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Fukushima, Japan?
You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Fukushima via Ueno in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station East Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Willer Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 上野 Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–9,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Fukushima Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥3,400–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,400–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Fukushima Station East Exit.
Shinjuku to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Fukushima is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Shinjuku to Fukushima.
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