There are 5 ways to get from Fukuoka to Yanai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyamatrain Kodama
- Take the train from Tokuyama to Yanaitrain San-yō Line Local
2h 36mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kudamatsu City Hallbus
5h 36m¥2,450–4,050Drive 217.1 km
- Drive from Fukuoka to Yanaicar 217.1 km
3h 1m¥3,772–5,448Train via Ogōri-shimogō
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yanaitrain San-yō Line Local
2h 52m¥3,039–4,251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuramoto to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
- Take the train from Shimonoseki to Yanaitrain San-yō Line Local
5h 14m¥3,706–5,174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Yanai is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which costs ¥3000 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Yanai is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukuoka to Yanai. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kudamatsu City Hall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Yanai. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Yanai via Tokuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Yanai is 200 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Yanai without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Fukuoka to Yanai, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Yanai bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Yanai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Yanai is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥4100 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Yanai, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Yanai via Tokuyama in around 2h 36m. 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
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tokuyama to Yanai
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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 Yanai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shimonoseki to Yanai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,100
- 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 Yanai bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Kudamatsu City Hall station.
Fukuoka to Yanai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokuyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Yanai is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Fukuoka to Yanai.
There are 61+ hotels available in Yanai.