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How to get fromKyoto to Kitakyushuby train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu by train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain train Sakura / ...
    3h 1m
    ¥7,619–10,859

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jh1553
    10h 29m
    ¥6,500–19,000

  3. Drive  563.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitakyushucar car 563.9 km
    7h 18m
    ¥9,579–13,835

  4. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain train
    3h 37m
    ¥13,293–28,960

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Kokuratrain train Nozomi
    3h 18m

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane ITM - OIT
    3. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain train
    5h 45m

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NGO - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain train
    4h 24m

Kyoto to Kitakyushu by train

Calendar316Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Kokura hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–19,000 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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