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How to get fromLake Biwa to Fukuokaby train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Fukuoka by train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    3h 56m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2 to Hakata Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jh1552
    11h 58m
    ¥4,613–21,295

  3. Drive 670.4 km

    1. Drive from Shiga to Fukuokacar car 670.4 km
    8h 35m
    ¥11,642–16,816

  4. Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    3h 33m

  5. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NKM - FUK
    4h 9m

  6. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 17m

  7. Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nagahama to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsutrain train
    3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane KMQ - FUK
    4h 56m
    ¥31,505–68,539

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,803Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Fukuoka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuoka every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2 to Hakata Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,400–21,000 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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