There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Shimonosekitrain Kodama
- Take the train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Shimonosekitrain San-yō Line Local
57 minDrive 86.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukuoka to Shimonosekicar 86.7 km
1h 10m¥1,327–1,916Bus
- Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
1h 41m¥1,500–2,100Train via Kokura
- Take the train from Yoshizuka to Kokuratrain JB/JA Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
1h 54m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kuramoto and arriving at Shimonoseki Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State). However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Shimonoseki via Shin-Shimonoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Fukuoka and Yamaguchi (State) is 83 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs .
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State), including transfers.
Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kuramoto station.
Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Yoshizuka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) is to train which takes 57 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Yamaguchi (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shimonoseki via Shin Shimonoseki and Shin-Shimonoseki in around 57 min. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Shimonoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Shimonoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥150–220
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Yoshizuka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Shimonoseki Station.
Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State) is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Fukuoka to Yamaguchi (State).
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