There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
1h 34m¥5,329–6,831Drive 151.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukuoka to Nakanosekicar 151.8 km
2h 14m¥2,630–3,798Bus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hōfu-ekibus
3h 47m¥5,400–7,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
- Take the train from Shimonoseki to Daidōtrain San-yō Line Local
3h 58m¥6,006–7,774
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Hōfu-eki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Daidō via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Nakanoseki is 141 km. The road distance is 151.8 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Nakanoseki bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Nakanoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Nakanoseki, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 37 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 4 hours. 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.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shimonoseki to Daidō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hōfu-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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 Nakanoseki bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Hōfu-eki station.
Fukuoka to Nakanoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Nakanoseki is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Fukuoka to Nakanoseki.
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