There are 4 ways to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nagasaki to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Kyushu
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
3h 19m¥3,391–4,699Train
- Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchitrain [36328] JR Nagasaki / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain Sakura
4h 15mDrive 224.1 km
- Drive from Nagasaki to Shimonosekicar 224.1 km
2h 47m¥3,889–5,617Bus
- Take the bus from Nagasaki to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminalbus Kyushu
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
5h 8m¥4,000–5,643
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki is to bus and train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki station. However, there are services departing from Nagasaki and arriving at Shimonoseki Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) and arriving at Shimonoseki via Kōhoku, Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Nagasaki and Shimonoseki is 216 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki, including transfers.
Nagasaki to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Nagasaki station.
Nagasaki to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) station.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Nagasaki, Japan and Shimonoseki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Shimonoseki via Kōhoku, Shin Tosu, and Kokura in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nagasaki to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- jik.nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nagasaki to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- jik.nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimonoseki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagasaki to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Nagasaki to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hizenyamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagasaki to Shimonoseki is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Nagasaki to Shimonoseki.
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