There are 5 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain [34805] Jr Sanyo
- Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain Sakura / ...
38 minBus via Kuramoto
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Kuramotobus Fukufuku
2h¥1,500–2,100Drive 88.7 km
- Drive from Shimonoseki to Hakata Stationcar 88.7 km
1h 13m¥1,541–2,226Bus
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Fukufuku
2h 1m¥1,500–2,200Train via Moji
- Take the train from Moji to Hakatatrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
2h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station is to bus via Kuramoto which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shimonoseki Station station and arriving at Kuramoto. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Hakata Fukuoka via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Shimonoseki and Hakata Station is 68 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs .
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station, including transfers.
Shimonoseki to Hakata Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shimonoseki Station.
Shimonoseki to Hakata Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Shimonoseki station.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station is to train which takes 38 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Kuramoto, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Hakata Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuoka via Kokura in around 38 min. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Shimonoseki Station to Kuramoto every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Shimonoseki to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Moji to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Kuramoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimonoseki to Hakata Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kuramoto station.
Shimonoseki to Hakata Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Hakata Station is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Shimonoseki to Hakata Station.
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