There are 5 ways to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyamatrain Kodama
2h 1mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kudamatsu City Hallbus
4h 25m¥2,000–3,400Drive 189.2 km
- Drive from Fukuoka to Kudamatsucar 189.2 km
2h 46m¥3,287–4,747Train via Ogōri-shimogō
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Kudamatsutrain San-yō Line Local
2h 15m¥2,639–3,751Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
- Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kudamatsutrain San-yō Line Local
4h 40m¥3,306–4,674
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kudamatsu City Hall. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Kudamatsu via Tokuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Kudamatsu is 172 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Kudamatsu bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Kudamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3400 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Kudamatsu, 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 Kudamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shimonoseki to Kudamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- 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 Kudamatsu bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Kudamatsu City Hall station.
Fukuoka to Kudamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokuyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Kudamatsu is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Fukuoka to Kudamatsu.
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