高 速(こうそく)バス

こうそくばす

noun

express bus; highway bus; long-distance bus

1. express bus; highway bus; long-distance bus

A bus that travels on expressways, connecting cities or distant areas. A common and affordable alternative to trains for intercity travel in Japan.

高速(こうそく)バスで大阪(おおさか)に行(い)く。

To go to Osaka by express bus.

高速(こうそく)バスは新幹線(しんかんせん)より安(やす)い。

The express bus is cheaper than the bullet train.

夜行(やこう)高速(こうそく)バスに乗(の)れば、朝(あさ)には目的地(もくてきち)に着(つ)く。

If you take an overnight express bus, you'll arrive at your destination by morning.

Composed of 高速(こうそく) (high speed; expressway) + バス (bus). Refers to buses that travel on expressways (高速道路(こうそくどうろ)) for intercity transport.

Common collocations

高速(こうそく)バスに乗(の)る: to ride an express bus
高速(こうそく)バスを予約(よやく)する: to book an express bus
夜行(やこう)高速(こうそく)バス: overnight express bus
高速(こうそく)バスの乗(の)り場(ば): express bus stop/terminal

Similar words

路線(ろせん)バス: local route bus — operates within a city
貸切(かしきり)バス: chartered bus — rented for group travel
夜行(やこう)バス: overnight bus — a subcategory of 高速(こうそく)バス

Cultural note

Express buses are a budget-friendly way to travel between Japanese cities. Popular routes include Tokyo-Osaka and Tokyo-Nagoya. Overnight buses (夜行(やこう)バス) are especially popular among students and budget travelers, as they save on hotel costs.

Related Words

Compare: 路線(ろせん)バス (local route bus)

Compare: 貸切(かしきり)バス (chartered bus)

Compare: 夜行(やこう)バス (overnight bus)

Related: 観光(かんこう)バス (tour bus)

Compare: 乗合(のりあい)バス (public bus)

Compare: 深夜(しんや)バス (late-night bus)

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