There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
1h 59m¥4,250–5,450Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shiraichi to Hiroshimatrain San-yō Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2h 23m¥3,730–5,320Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hiroshima-HIJ to Kitakyushu254.5 km
3h 27mDrive 254.5 km
- Drive from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushucar 254.5 km
3h 27m¥4,405–6,362
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu is to train which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu is to bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Shiraichi and arriving at Kokura via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Kitakyushu is 238 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu, including transfers.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiraichi station.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kitakyushu.
There are 205+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.
What companies run services between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?
You can take a bus from 広島空港 to Kokura via 白市駅, Shiraichi, and Hiroshima in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shiraichi to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Hiroshima to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hiroshima-HIJ to Kitakyushu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Kitakyushu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














