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How to get fromFukuoka to Hōfuby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Hōfu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hōfutrain train San-yō Line Local
    1h 33m
    ¥2,139–2,981

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hōfu-ekibus bus
    3h 36m
    ¥2,000–3,400

  3. Drive 154.6 km

    1. Drive from Fukuoka to Hōfucar car 154.6 km
    2h 16m
    ¥2,664–3,848

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus bus Fukufuku
    2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain train San-yō Line Local
    3h 57m
    ¥2,806–3,974

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  • Distance: 141 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Hōfu, Japan?

You can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, Bocho Kotsu operates a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hōfu-eki twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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