What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Bandai?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Bandai is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Bandai?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Bandai is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Bandai?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Bandai. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Bandai?

The distance between Tokyo and Bandai is 264 km. The road distance is 259 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Bandai without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Bandai without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Bandai?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Tokyo to Bandai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Bandai train from?

Tokyo to Bandai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Bandai?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Bandai is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6400 - ¥6900 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Tokyo to Bandai train arrive?

Tokyo to Bandai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōriyama station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Bandai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Bandai is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Tokyo to Bandai.

Where can I stay near Bandai?

There are 126+ hotels available in Bandai.

Tokyo to Bandai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Bandai by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kōriyamatrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachitrain [16884] Jr Ban-Etsu-West / ...
3h 6m
¥3,929–6,329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aizu-Wakamatsubus Dream Aizu
5h 33m
¥6,460–6,850
Drive 259 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Bandaicar 259 km
3h 20m
¥4,516–6,522
Train via Kōriyama
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Koriyamatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachitrain [16884] Jr Ban-Etsu-West / ...
3h 17m
¥3,931–6,331

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 264.5 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Bandai, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aizu-Wakamatsu every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,200 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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