What is the cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu?

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu is to train and night bus which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 16h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu?

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu is to bus and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥16000 - ¥37000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimonoseki and Chōfu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki to Chōfu. However, there are services departing from Kokura Ekimae and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Chōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Chōfu. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at 武蔵境 Musashi-Sakai via Kokura and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Chōfu?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Chōfu is 1044 km. The road distance is 981 km.

How do I travel from Shimonoseki to Chōfu without a car?

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Chōfu bus from?

Shimonoseki to Chōfu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kokura Ekimae station.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Chōfu train from?

Shimonoseki to Chōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Shimonoseki to Chōfu bus arrive?

Shimonoseki to Chōfu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shimonoseki to Chōfu train arrive?

Shimonoseki to Chōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Chōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Chōfu is 981 km. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Shimonoseki to Chōfu.

Where can I stay near Chōfu?

There are 10992+ hotels available in Chōfu.

Shimonoseki to Chōfu - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Chōfu by train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
7h 5m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
14h 24m
¥9,200–25,240
Drive 981 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Chōfucar 981 km
11h 30m
¥17,020–24,585
Bus to Yamaguchi Ube Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Yamaguchi Ube Airportbus
2. Fly from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UBJ - HND
5h 5m
¥16,600–36,640
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the night bus from Hofu Station to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitnightbus Hagi Express
16h 29m
¥13,860–19,548
Train, train to Kitakyushu Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Kusamitrain
3. Fly from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KKJ - HND
4. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 調布 Chōfutrain
5h 10m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane FUK - HND
5h 35m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane OIT - HND
7h 1m

Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

¥13,664Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Chōfu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Tōkyō Station every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–25,000 and the journey takes 12h 53m.

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