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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Nakatsu by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Nakatsu(Oita)train train [37156] JR Nippo / ...
    4h 15m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotelbus bus Sorin
    10h 1m
    ¥7,500–14,000

  3. Night bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jh1553
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Nakatsu(Oita)train train [37156] JR Nippo / ...
    11h 43m

  4. Drive  601.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Nakatsucar car 601.9 km
    7h 52m
    ¥10,364–14,971

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Kokuratrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Nakatsu(Oita)train train [37156] JR Nippo / ...
    4h 32m

  6. 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 to Nakatsutrain train
    4h 58m

  7. 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 Nakatsutrain train
    5h 3m

  8. 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 to Nakatsutrain train
    5h 45m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Nakatsu(Oita) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Kokura in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotel once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–14,000 and the journey takes 10h 1m.

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