There are 4 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae 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
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Kuramotobus Fukufuku
1h 38m¥1,500–2,100Drive 88 km
- Drive from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimaecar 88 km
1h 11m¥1,529–2,208Train 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-ekimae is to bus which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae is to drive which takes 1h 11m 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-ekimae. 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-ekimae is 68 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs .
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae, including transfers.
Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shimonoseki Station.
Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Shimonoseki station.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae is to train which takes 38 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Hakata-ekimae, 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kuramoto station.
Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Shimonoseki to Hakata-ekimae.
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