There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Chiran by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Sesekushitrain [36175] JR Ibusuki Makurazaki / ...
2h 57mDrive 310.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukuoka to Chirancar 310.1 km
4h 11m¥5,385–7,778Bus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
5h 32m¥12,500–19,000Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Sesekushitrain
- Take the taxi from Sesekushi to Chirantaxi
2h 48m
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Chiran is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Chiran is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukuoka to Chiran station. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Chiran. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Sesekushi via Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Chiran is 291 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Chiran without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Fukuoka to Chiran, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Chiran bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Chiran train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Chiran is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥19000 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Chiran, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Chiran via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Sesekushi in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–7,000 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–30,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Sesekushi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Sesekushi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–5,500
N-1 Taxi
- Phone
- +81 99-260-9696
- Website
- nisikawa.net
Nagoku Taxi
- Phone
- +81 996-22-3266
- Website
- nangoku-taxi.com
Nanshu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 99-247-0001
- Website
- nansyu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukuoka to Chiran bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Fukuoka to Chiran train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Chiran is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Fukuoka to Chiran.
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