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Tokyo to Tsukuba by bus

Tsukuba lies 58 km (36 mi) north-east of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 71 km (44 mi) of road.

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TokyoTsukuba
CountryJapanJapan
Population9.7 million241,656
Elevation44 m (144 ft)27 m (89 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

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Common questions

How far is Tsukuba from Tokyo?

58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tokyo; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Tsukuba by bus?

About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Tsukuba?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.