There are 5 ways to get from Fukuoka to Hikari by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyamatrain Kodama
2h 11mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kudamatsu City Hallbus
5h 11m¥2,140–3,600Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Fukuoka to Hikaricar 201.2 km
2h 51m¥3,491–5,042Train via Ogōri-shimogō
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hikaritrain San-yō Line Local
2h 26m¥2,739–3,851Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
- Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hikaritrain San-yō Line Local
4h 50m¥3,406–4,774
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Hikari is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Hikari is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukuoka to Hikari. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kudamatsu City Hall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Hikari. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Hikari via Tokuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Hikari is 178 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Hikari without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Fukuoka to Hikari, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Hikari bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Hikari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Hikari is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3600 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Hikari, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyama every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Bocho Kotsu operates a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kudamatsu City Hall twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,400 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hikari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shimonoseki to Hikari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kudamatsu City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,400
- Schedules at
- bochobus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥2,000–3,400
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukuoka to Hikari bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Kudamatsu City Hall station.
Fukuoka to Hikari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokuyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Hikari is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Fukuoka to Hikari.
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