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Trains from Fukushima

23Jun

Seats

Fukushima

Tokyo

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:33

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 41m

08:14

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 202

from

7292 USD

1h 41m, Direct

06:33

FukushimaFukushima Station

08:14

TokyoTokyo Station

from

7292 USD

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 202

06:45

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 48m

08:33

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 204

from

7292 USD

1h 48m, Direct

06:45

FukushimaFukushima Station

08:33

TokyoTokyo Station

from

7292 USD

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 204

Day trains

12:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 32m

13:48

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Tsubasa 138

from

8414 USD

1h 32m, Direct

12:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

13:48

TokyoTokyo Station

from

8414 USD

Direct

High-speed

Tsubasa 138

12:23

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 53m

14:16

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 212

from

7292 USD

1h 53m, Direct

12:23

FukushimaFukushima Station

14:16

TokyoTokyo Station

from

7292 USD

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 212

Evening trains

18:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 28m

19:44

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Tsubasa 154

from

8414 USD

1h 28m, Direct

18:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

19:44

TokyoTokyo Station

from

8414 USD

Direct

High-speed

Tsubasa 154

18:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

1h 28m

19:44

TokyoTokyo Station

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 154

from

7292 USD

1h 28m, Direct

18:16

FukushimaFukushima Station

19:44

TokyoTokyo Station

from

7292 USD

Direct

High-speed

Yamabiko 154

First train

06:33

Last train

22:10

Travel duration

1h 34m

Daily departures

Departure station

Fukushima

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Tokyo

Ticket price

from $54

Fastest trip

1h 16m

Longest trip

2h 3m

Trains to Fukushima

Inbound trains reach Fukushima mainly at Fukushima Station. JR East Shinkansen services arrive from Tokyo Station in around 1h30m to 1h45m, with some services also calling at Omiya before continuing north. Trains from Sendai reach Fukushima in about 20m to 30m, while trains from Koriyama arrive in around 15m. Westbound Tsubasa services from Yamagata reach Fukushima in about 1h10m, and trains from Yonezawa arrive in around 35m. Regional JR East services also bring passengers from nearby stations on the Tohoku Main Line, while Abukuma Express trains arrive from the northeast via the Abukuma River corridor.

Visiting Fukushima

Fukushima is an important rail junction in Japan's Tohoku region, located on the north-south Shinkansen corridor between Tokyo and Sendai. The city has one main long-distance train station, Fukushima Station, where JR East Shinkansen services connect with regional railways. Fukushima also marks the point where Yamagata Shinkansen trains leave the Tohoku Shinkansen corridor for the Ou Main Line toward Yamagata Prefecture. Trains from Fukushima include high-speed Shinkansen services, JR East local and regional trains, Abukuma Express services toward Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Transportation trains on the Iizaka Line. Fukushima Station is the main train station for long-distance travel, while regional stops such as Minami-Fukushima and Sasakino serve local JR East lines around the city. Rail routes from Fukushima run south toward Koriyama, Utsunomiya, Omiya, and Tokyo, north toward Sendai and Morioka, west toward Yonezawa and Yamagata, and northeast through the Abukuma Express corridor toward Kakuda and Tsukinoki. Book trains from and to Fukushima online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Fukushima

From Fukushima Station, JR East Shinkansen services run south on the Tohoku corridor toward Koriyama, Utsunomiya, Omiya, and Tokyo. Northbound Shinkansen services continue toward Sendai and other Tohoku cities, making Fukushima a practical boarding point for both Kanto and northern Japan travel. Westbound Tsubasa services leave the high-speed corridor at Fukushima and continue toward Yonezawa, Yamagata, and Shinjo on the Yamagata Shinkansen route. JR East local trains use the Tohoku Main Line for regional trips, while Abukuma Express trains run northeast through Fukushima Prefecture toward Miyagi Prefecture. Fukushima Transportation operates the Iizaka Line for local rail travel within the city area.

Fukushima

Fukushima is the capital of Fukushima Prefecture and a rail junction for the Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Tohoku Main Line, and local services. Fukushima Station has Shinkansen platforms above the conventional lines, with west and east exits serving city buses, hotels, and the central shopping streets.

Fukushima Station

Station

1h 34m

Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's capital and the country's largest intercity rail hub. Tokyo Station places arriving passengers beside Marunouchi, the Imperial Palace area, and the Yaesu business district, with transfers to JR lines, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and Shinkansen routes toward Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Tokyo Station

Station

Train Operators Serving Fukushima

JR East operates the main long-distance and regional rail services in Fukushima, including Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, and Tohoku Main Line trains. Abukuma Express runs regional services from Fukushima through the Abukuma corridor toward Miyagi Prefecture. Fukushima Transportation operates the Iizaka Line from Fukushima Station for local rail travel north of the city center. Rail Monsters books individual train tickets for supported Fukushima services with advance booking available before many operator release dates.

Tsubasa

JR East Tsubasa links Tokyo with Yamagata and Shinjo on the Yamagata Shinkansen.

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Yamabiko

JR East Yamabiko is a Tohoku Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Sendai or Morioka.

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Booking Fukushima Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online

Buy train tickets online for Fukushima with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing JR East Shinkansen, JR East local, or Abukuma Express options, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Fukushima train stations, with Fukushima Station used for the main high-speed and regional departures.

Tips for Online Reservations

Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Fukushima train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Train prices vary by train type and seat option; ticket counters remain available at Fukushima Station for local assistance. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Types of Train Tickets Available

Fukushima services include regular tickets for local and regional trains, reserved and non-reserved seating on many JR East Shinkansen services, and Ordinary Car or Green Car options where offered. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for advance bookings to and from Tokyo, Sendai, Koriyama, Yamagata, and other cities.

Destinations from Fukushima

Rail service types from Fukushima Station Daytime high-speed services: JR East Shinkansen trains from Fukushima toward Tokyo, Omiya, Sendai, Morioka, Yamagata, and Shinjo. Regional JR East services: local trains on the Tohoku Main Line for travel across Fukushima Prefecture and nearby stations. Private regional services: Abukuma Express trains from Fukushima through the Abukuma River corridor toward Miyagi Prefecture. Local city-area rail: Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line services from Fukushima toward Iizaka Onsen. Airport services: Fukushima has no dedicated airport rail link; airport rail transfers are usually made via larger hubs such as Sendai.

Fukushima to Tokyo

Travel from Fukushima to Tokyo by Shinkansen for Ueno, Akihabara, Ginza, and the Marunouchi area near Tokyo Station.

Frequency

39 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 34m

Tokyo

Japan

Fukushima to Hanamaki

Travel from Fukushima to Hanamaki by train and visit the Hanamaki Onsen or the historical site of the Hanamaki Castle.

Frequency

4 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko

Fukushima

Japan

1h 26m

Hanamaki

Japan

Fukushima to Sendai

Travel from Fukushima to Sendai by train and visit the famous Sendai Tanabata Matsuri or explore the historic Zuihoden Mausoleum.

Frequency

25 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko

Fukushima

Japan

23m

Sendai

Japan

Fukushima to Murayama

Travel from Fukushima to Murayama by train and visit the Murayama City Museum or enjoy the views at Takadate Park.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 31m

Murayama

Japan

Fukushima to Oyama

Travel from Fukushima to Oyama by train and visit the historic Oyama Shrine or enjoy the natural beauty of Oyama Park.

Frequency

6 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko

Fukushima

Japan

1h 6m

Oyama

Japan

Fukushima to Ueno

Travel from Fukushima to Ueno by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo National Museum or take a stroll in Ueno Park.

Frequency

37 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 29m

Ueno

Japan

Fukushima to Koriyama

Travel from Fukushima to Koriyama by train and visit the historic Koriyama Castle or enjoy the scenic landscapes at Asaka Park.

Frequency

37 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

13m

Koriyama

Japan

Fukushima to Yamagata

Travel from Fukushima to Yamagata by train and visit the scenic Yamadera Temple or enjoy the hot springs at Zao Onsen.

Frequency

16 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 8m

Yamagata

Japan

Fukushima to Kaminoyama

Travel from Fukushima to Kaminoyama by train and visit the scenic Kaminoyama Castle or relax at the famous Kaminoyama Onsen.

Frequency

13 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 0m

Kaminoyama

Japan

Fukushima to Utsunomiya

Travel from Fukushima to Utsunomiya by Shinkansen and visit the beautiful Utsunomiya Tower or enjoy the delicious gyoza at Utsunomiya Terras.

Frequency

36 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

43m

Utsunomiya

Japan

Fukushima to Saitama

Travel from Fukushima to Saitama by Shinkansen and visit the Saitama Super Arena or see the beautiful landscapes at Omiya Park.

Frequency

38 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 9m

Saitama

Japan

Fukushima to Shinjo

Travel from Fukushima to Shinjo by train and visit the scenic Gassan Mountain or the historic Shinjo Castle.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

1h 56m

Shinjo

Japan

Fukushima to Morioka

Travel from Fukushima to Morioka by Shinkansen and visit the historic Morioka Castle or enjoy the scenic views at the Iwate Park.

Frequency

5 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko

Fukushima

Japan

1h 37m

Morioka

Japan

Fukushima to Kitakami

Travel from Fukushima to Kitakami by train and visit the scenic Kitakami Tenshochi Park or the historical Kitakami City Museum.

Frequency

5 times per day

Popular Trains

Yamabiko

Fukushima

Japan

1h 16m

Kitakami

Japan

Fukushima to Yonezawa

Travel from Fukushima to Yonezawa by train and visit the beautiful Yonezawa Castle or enjoy local delicacies at the Yonezawa Beef Festival.

Frequency

16 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Fukushima

Japan

31m

Yonezawa

Japan

Fukushima Major Train Stations

Fukushima Station is the city's main rail hub and the only station used by JR East Shinkansen services. It handles Tohoku Shinkansen trains on the north-south corridor, Yamagata Shinkansen trains branching west, JR East regional trains, Abukuma Express services, and Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line trains. Minami-Fukushima is a JR East local station south of the city center on the Tohoku Main Line. Sasakino and Niwasaka serve local JR East services toward the western side of Fukushima. Inter-station transfers for long-distance rail are normally made at Fukushima Station, where high-speed, regional, and private railway services meet. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.

Fukushima Station

Fukushima Train Station serves as a hub for regional trains, featuring shops and services.

Fukushima Train Travel FAQ and Tips

How do I buy train tickets to and from Fukushima?

Train tickets to and from Fukushima can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering your route, choosing departure dates, comparing JR East Shinkansen or regional services, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Fukushima services, which helps during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom travel periods. Booking confirmation is sent by email.

Do high-speed trains serve Fukushima?

Yes. Fukushima Station is served by JR East Shinkansen trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Yamagata Shinkansen. Yamabiko services run on the Tohoku corridor, while Tsubasa services continue west on the Yamagata Shinkansen route after Fukushima. Local and regional trains also serve the city through JR East, Abukuma Express, and Fukushima Transportation for shorter trips around Fukushima Prefecture and nearby areas.

What is the main train route from Fukushima?

The main domestic route from Fukushima is the JR East Shinkansen corridor to Tokyo Station. Yamabiko and Tsubasa services use Fukushima Station and usually take around 1h30m to 1h45m, depending on the stopping pattern. Tsubasa trains also split or join at Fukushima for the Yamagata Shinkansen route, making the station a key operating point on the JR East network.

What are the main train stations in Fukushima?

Fukushima Station is the main station for Shinkansen, JR East regional trains, Abukuma Express, and Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line services. Minami-Fukushima is a local JR East station on the Tohoku Main Line south of the center. Sasakino and Niwasaka serve local services on the western side of the city. Long-distance passengers normally use Fukushima Station for transfers.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Fukushima?

Seat reservations are recommended on JR East Shinkansen services from Fukushima, especially on Tsubasa trains and during major Japanese holiday periods. Many Shinkansen services offer both reserved and non-reserved Ordinary Car seating, while Green Car seats require reservation. Local JR East, Abukuma Express, and Fukushima Transportation trains generally use regular tickets without assigned seats. Check the selected train before confirming your booking.

What are the main train connections to and from Fukushima?

Fukushima connects with Tokyo in around 1h30m to 1h45m by JR East Shinkansen, Sendai in about 20m to 30m, Koriyama in around 15m, and Utsunomiya in roughly 55m to 1h10m. Westbound Tsubasa services link Fukushima with Yonezawa in around 35m and Yamagata in about 1h10m. Regional services also connect Fukushima with local stations across Fukushima Prefecture.

Can I buy Fukushima train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute local and regional tickets from Fukushima are usually available on the day of travel, but reserved Shinkansen seats can be limited during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Rail Monsters accepts Fukushima train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful for Tsubasa and Yamabiko services when demand is high.

Is there an airport rail connection from Fukushima?

Fukushima does not have a dedicated airport rail link from the city center. For air connections, passengers commonly travel by rail to Sendai and then continue toward Sendai Airport using the regional airport rail connection from the Sendai area. Fukushima Station remains the main rail transfer point for long-distance travel, with JR East Shinkansen services linking the city to larger rail hubs.

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