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Tokyo is connected by direct highway buses with Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima and many other cities across Japan. Below are more details on selected routes:
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Route
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highway bus
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express train
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Tokyo - Sendai
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from 3,900 yen (5.5 hours)
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10,500 yen (1.5 hours)
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Tokyo - Nagoya
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from 3,500 yen (6 hours)
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10,500 yen (1.5 hours)
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Tokyo - Takayama
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6,500 yen (5.5 hours)
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14,500 yen (4.5 hours)
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Tokyo - Kanazawa
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7,840 yen (7 hours)
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12,500 yen (4 hours)
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Tokyo - Kyoto
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from 4,250 yen (7 hours)
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13,500 yen (2.5 hours)
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Tokyo - Osaka
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from 3,500 yen (8 hours)
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14,000 yen (2.5 hours)
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Tokyo - Hiroshima
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11,600 yen (11 hours)
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18,500 yen (4 hours)
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Tokyo - Fukuoka
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15,000 yen (14.5 hours)
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22,500 yen (5 hours)
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Prices for express trains (shinkansen included) are approximate.
Tokyo - Sendai:
Tokyo - Sendai
Masamune, Dream Masamune
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Operated by JR Bus Tohoku and Tohoku Kyuko Bus (Tobu).
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Tokyo: Shinjuku JR Highway Bus Terminal
Sendai: Sendai Station
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DAY
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5.5 hours, 5 buses per day
6,210 Yen (one way), 11,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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5.5 hours, 2 buses per day
6,210 Yen (one way), 11,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Sendai
Sweet
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Operated by Tohoku Kyuko Bus (Tobu).
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Tokyo: Hamamatsucho Station, Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Sendai: Sendai Station
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DAY
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5.5 hours, 2 buses per day
6,210 Yen (one way), 11,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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5.5 hours, 1 bus per day
6,210 Yen (one way), 11,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Sendai
New Star
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Operated by Tohoku Kyuko Bus (Tobu).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Sendai: Sendai Station
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DAY
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5.5 hours, 1 bus per day
3,900 Yen (one way)
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NIGHT
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5.5 hours, 1 bus per day
3,900 Yen (one way)
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Tokyo - Sendai - Yamagata
Sendai/Yamagata Tokyo Bus
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Operated by Orion Tour (English website).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Building)
Sendai: Sendai Station (Yoyogi Seminar)
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NIGHT
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6 hours, 1 bus per day
4,000 Yen (one way), 7,500 Yen (round trip)
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Tokyo - Nagoya:
Tokyo - Nagoya
Tomei Liner, Super Liner, Dream Nagoya, Seishun Dream Nagoya
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Operated by JR Bus Kanto (English website), JR Tokai Bus and JR Bus Tech.
Running along the Tomei Expressway.
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Nagoya: Nagoya Station, Sakae Bus Terminal
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DAY
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5.5 to 6 hours, 12 buses per day (Tomei Liner, Super Liner)
5,100 Yen (one way), 8,760 Yen (round trip within 6 days)
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NIGHT
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6.5 hours, 2 buses per day (Dream Nagoya)
6,420 Yen (one way), 11,410 Yen (round trip within 6 days)
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1 bus per day (Seishun Dream Nagoya)
5,000 Yen (one way)
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Tokyo - Nagoya
Chuo Liner, New Dream Nagoya
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Operated by JR Bus Kanto (English website) and JR Tokai Bus.
Running along the Chuo Expressway.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku JR Highway Bus Terminal
Nagoya: Nagoya Station, Sakae Bus Terminal
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DAY
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6 hours, 5 buses per day
5,100 Yen (one way), 8,760 Yen (round trip within 6 days)
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NIGHT
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7 hours, 2 buses per day
6,420 Yen (one way), 11,410 Yen (round trip within 6 days)
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Tokyo - Nagoya
Meitetsu Shinjuku Line, Keio Nagoya Line
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Operated by Keio and Meitetsu.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Keio Highway Bus Terminal
Nagoya: Meitetsu Bus Center, Sakae Bus Terminal
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DAY
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7 hours, 1 bus per day
5,100 Yen (one way)
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NIGHT
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7 hours, 2 buses per day
5,100 Yen (one way)
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Tokyo - Nagoya
Nagoya Bus
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Operated by Orion Tour (English website).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (near Marunouchi Building)
Nagoya: Nagoya Station
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NIGHT
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6.5 hours, 1 bus per day
3,500 Yen (one way), 6,800 Yen (round trip)
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Tokyo - Takayama:
Tokyo - Takayama
Takayama - Shinjuku Line
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Operated by Nohi Bus and Keio.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Station (Keio Highway Bus Terminal)
Takayama: Takayama Station (Takayama Hida Bus Center)
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DAY
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5.5 hours, 4-7 buses per day
6,500 Yen (one way), 11,700 Yen (round trip within 7 days)
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Tokyo - Kanazawa:
Tokyo - Kanazawa
Kanazawa - Ikebukuro/Shinjuku Line
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Operated by Hokutetsu, Seibu and JR Bus Kanto (English website).
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Station (JR Highway Bus Terminal), Ikebukuro Station, Sunshine City Prince Hotel
Kanazawa: Kanazawa Station
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DAY
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7 hours, 4 buses per day
7,840 Yen (one way), 14,110 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 4 buses per day
7,840 Yen (one way), 14,110 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Kyoto:
Tokyo - Kyoto
Tokaido Daytime Express, Dream, Seishun Dream
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Operated by JR Bus Group.
Running along the Tomei Expressway.
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit), some buses connect to Disneyland
Kyoto: Kyoto Station (Karasuma Exit)
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DAY
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7.5 hours, 2 buses per day (Tokaido Daytime Express)
6,000 Yen (one way), 10,000 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 25% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Dream)
8,180 Yen (one way), 14,480 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 35% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1 bus per day (Seishun Dream)
5,000 Yen (one way), 9,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 15% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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Tokyo - Kyoto
Chuodo Daytime Express, Chuo Dream, Seishun Chuo Dream
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Operated by JR Bus Group.
Running along the Chuo Expressway.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku JR Highway Bus Terminal
Kyoto: Kyoto Station (Karasuma Exit)
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DAY
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7.5 hours, 2 buses per day (Chuodo Daytime Express)
6,000 Yen (one way), 10,000 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 25% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Chuo Dream)
8,180 Yen (one way), 14,480 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 35% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1 bus per day (Seishun Chuo Dream)
5,000 Yen (one way), 9,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 15% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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Tokyo - Kyoto - Hirakata
Tokyo Midnight Express Kyoto
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Operated by Kanto Bus and Keihan.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Keio Highway Bus Terminal, Shibuya Mark City
Kyoto: Sanjo Keihan, Kyoto Station (Keihan Hotel)
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NIGHT
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7 hours, 1 bus per day
8,180 Yen (one way), 14,400 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Chiba - Disneyland - Tokyo - Kyoto
Keisei/Keihan Kyoto Line
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Operated by Keisei and Keihan.
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Tokyo: Keisei Ueno Station
Kyoto: Sanjo Keihan, Kyoto Station (Keihan Hotel)
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 1 bus per day
8,180 Yen (one way), 14,400 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka
Flying Liner, Flying Sneaker
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Operated by Kintetsu and Tohoku Express (Tobu).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Kyoto: Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit)
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NIGHT
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7 hours, 1 bus per day (Flying Liner)
8,180 Yen (one way), 14,480 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1 bus per day (Flying Sneaker)
4,800 Yen (one way), 9,600 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Yokohama - Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Kobe
Kansai Bus
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Operated by Orion Tour (English website).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (near Marunouchi Building), Shinjuku Station (West Exit)
Kyoto: Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit)
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NIGHT
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7 hours, 2 buses per day
4,500 Yen (one way), 8,800 Yen (round trip)
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Tokyo - Osaka:
Tokyo - Osaka
Tokaido Daytime Express, Premium Daytime Express, Premium Dream, Dream, Seishun Dream, Seishun Mega Dream
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Operated by JR Bus Group.
Running along the Tomei Expressway.
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit), some buses connect to Disneyland
Osaka: Osaka Station (Sakurabashi Exit), some buses connect to OCAT or the Universal Studios
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DAY
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8 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Premium Daytime Express)
From 6,700 Yen (one way), 11,400 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 10% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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DAY
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8 hours, 4-5 buses per day (Tokaido Daytime Express)
6,000 Yen (one way), 10,000 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 25% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Premium Dream)
From 9,310 Yen (one way), 16,590 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 10% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 3-5 buses per day (Dream)
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 35% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Seishun Dream)
5,000 Yen (one way), 9,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 15% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1-2 buses per day (Seishun Mega Dream)
4,300 Yen (one way); 3,500-4,000 Yen if reserved at least 1 day in advance
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Tokyo - Osaka
Chuodo Daytime Express, Chuo Dream, Seishun Chuo Dream, Super Discount Seishun
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Operated by JR Bus Group.
Running along the Chuo Expressway.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Station (JR Highwaybus Terminal)
Osaka: Osaka Station (Sakurabashi Exit), some buses connect to OCAT or the Universal Studios
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DAY
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8.5 hours, 2 buses per day (Chuodo Daytime Express)
6,000 Yen (one way), 10,000 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 25% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 2 buses per day (Chuo Dream)
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 35% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1 bus per day (Seishun Chuo Dream)
5,000 Yen (one way), 9,500 Yen (round trip within 10 days); 15% off if reserved at least 21 days in advance
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1 bus per day (Super Discount Seishun)
4,300 Yen (one way); 3,500-4,000 Yen if reserved at least 1 day in advance
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Tokyo - Osaka - Sakai
Dream Namba/Sakai
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Operated by JR Bus Kanto (English website) and Nankai.
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit), Shinjuku Station (JR Highway Bus Terminal)
Osaka: Namba Station (Highway Bus Terminal), OCAT
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NIGHT
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8.5 hours, 1-2 buses per day
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 6 days)
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Chiba - Disneyland - Tokyo - Osaka
Keisei/Hankyu Osaka/Kobe Line
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Operated by Keisei and Hankyu.
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Tokyo: Keisei Ueno Station
Osaka: Hankyu Umeda Station, Shin-Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 2 buses per day
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,000 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Osaka
Keio/Hankyu Osaka Line
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Operated by Keio and Hankyu.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Station (Keio Highway Bus Terminal)
Osaka: Hankyu Umeda Station, Shin-Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 1 bus per day
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Osaka
Keikyu/Hankyu Osaka Line
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Operated by Keikyu and Hankyu.
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Tokyo: Shinagawa Station, Hamamatsucho Station
Osaka: Hankyu Umeda Station, Shin-Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 1 bus per day
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Osaka
Seibu/Hankyu Osaka Line
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Operated by Seibu and Hankyu.
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Tokyo: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Ikebukuro Station
Osaka: Hankyu Umeda Station, Shin-Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1 bus per day
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Osaka
Flying Liner, Flying Sneaker
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Operated by Kintetsu and Tohoku Express (Tobu).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Osaka: Abenobashi/Tennoji Station, Kintetsu Namba Station (OCAT), Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 1 bus per day (Flying Liner)
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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9 hours, 1 bus per day (Flying Sneaker)
4,800 Yen (one way), 9,600 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Tokyo - Osaka
Twinkle, Casual Twinkle
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Operated by Kintetsu and Nishitokyo Bus.
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Station (Keio Highway Bus Terminal)
Osaka: Abenobashi/Tennoji Station, Kintetsu Namba Station (OCAT), Osaka Station, some buses connect to the Universal Studios
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NIGHT
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7.5 hours, 1 bus per day (Twinkle)
8,610 Yen (one way), 15,190 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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NIGHT
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9 hours, 1 bus per day (Casual Twinkle)
4,800 Yen (one way), 9,600 Yen (round trip within 10 days)
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Yokohama - Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Kobe
Kansai Bus
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Operated by Orion Tour (English website).
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (near Marunouchi Building), Shinjuku Station (West Exit)
Osaka: Osaka Station
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NIGHT
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8 hours, 2 buses per day
From 4,500 Yen (one way), 8,800 Yen (round trip)
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Tokyo - Hiroshima:
Tokyo - Hiroshima
New Breeze
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Operated by Odakyu, Hiroden, JR Kanto Bus (English website) and Chugoku JR Bus.
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Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit)
Hiroshima: Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Bus Center
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NIGHT
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11 hours, 2 buses per day
11,600 Yen (one way), 21,200 Yen (round trip within 7 days)
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Tokyo - Fukuoka:
Tokyo - Fukuoka
Hakata
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Operated by Nishitetsu (English website).
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Keio Highway Bus Terminal
Fukuoka: Tenjin Bus Center, Hakata Station
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NIGHT
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14.5 hours, 1 bus per day
15,000 Yen (one way), 27,000 Yen (round trip)
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