There are 4 ways to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hōfu to Shin-Yamaguchitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain Sakura / ...
1h 22m¥2,108–3,027Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hōfu-eki to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
3h 37m¥2,000–3,400Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Hōfu to Fukuokacar 155.4 km
2h 15m¥2,676–3,866Train, bus
- Take the train from Hōfu to Shimonosekitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Kuramotobus Fukufuku
4h 13m¥2,810–3,918
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hōfu-eki and arriving at Hakata Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Hōfu to Fukuoka. However, there are services departing from Hōfu and arriving at Hakata Fukuoka via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Hōfu and Fukuoka is 141 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka, including transfers.
Hōfu to Fukuoka bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hōfu-eki station.
Hōfu to Fukuoka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hōfu station.
The best way to get from Hōfu to Fukuoka is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3400 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Hōfu, Japan and Fukuoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Hōfu to Hakata Fukuoka via Shin Yamaguchi in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, Bocho Kotsu operates a bus from Hōfu-eki to Hakata Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hōfu to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–430
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hōfu to Shimonoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Bus from Hōfu-eki to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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 Shimonoseki Station to Kuramoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hōfu to Fukuoka bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Hōfu to Fukuoka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hōfu to Fukuoka is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Hōfu to Fukuoka.
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