Bus Japán

Intercity buses in Japán

In Japán intercity buses are available on more than 126 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 59 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Japán intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Tokió - Osaka or Osaka - Tokió can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 126 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Japán. Below you will find some of the most popular Japán travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

Airport buses in Japán

If you are flying to Japán you will land in one of 28 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Japán airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

Bus companies in Japán

There are over 28 bus companies operating in Japán. 27 companies offer intercity bus lines, 5 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 3 bus companies offer bus rental and 0 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 17 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Tokió and Osaka.

27 intercity bus companies operating in Japán are very different in size. The largest Japán company Shinkansen JR Central connects more than 26 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Aizu Bus only has service to 1 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Japán. Full list of bus companies in Japán can be found here.

Bus stations in Japán

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Japán there is a total of 153 bus stations, below we have listed 6 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Japán click here.

Hire a coach in Japán

Japán bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Japán. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Japán:

• Sugizaki Kanko
• Kintetsu Bus
• New Prince Highway Bus