There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Arao by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) to Omutatrain [108034] Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
1h 27m¥1,000–1,300Drive 83.9 km
- Drive from Fukuoka to Araocar 83.9 km
1h 6m¥1,456–2,103Train via Tosu
- Take the train from Hakata to Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Araotrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
1h 49mTrain #2
- Take the train from Hakata to Araotrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
1h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Arao is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Arao is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hakata and arriving at Arao. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Arao is 79 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Arao without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Fukuoka to Arao, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Arao train services, operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu), depart from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) station.
Fukuoka to Arao train services, operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu), arrive at Omuta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Arao is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Fukuoka to Arao.
There are 80+ hotels available in Arao.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Arao, Japan?
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) operates a train from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) to Omuta hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Train from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) to Omuta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- http://www.nishitetsu.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Tosu to Arao
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Hakata to Arao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
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