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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Date is to night bus which costs ¥3600 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Date is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Date?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Date. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Date via Fukushima(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Date?

The distance between Tokyo and Date is 263 km. The road distance is 286.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Date without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Tokyo to Date, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Date train from?

Tokyo to Date train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Date?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Date is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Tokyo to Date train arrive?

Tokyo to Date train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Fukushima station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Date?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Date is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Tokyo to Date.

Where can I stay near Date?

There are 65+ hotels available in Date.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Date by train, bus, night 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
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to FukushimaYamabiko / ...
2h 25m
¥7,052–10,024
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station
6h 16m
¥3,636–4,927
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fukushima Station East ExitAbukuma
5h 42m
¥4,100–5,820
Drive 286.5 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Date286.5 km
3h 22m
¥4,850–7,006

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 263.3 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Date, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Fukushima every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥6,500–10,000 and the journey takes 1h 42m. 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.

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