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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Tokyo is to train and night bus which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Tokyo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥17000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimonoseki and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Kokura Ekimae and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Tokyo?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Tokyo is 1018 km. The road distance is 993.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Shimonoseki to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Tokyo train from?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Tokyo is 993 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Shimonoseki to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12670+ hotels available in Tokyo.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
6h 27m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
14h 2m
¥9,000–25,000
Drive 993.5 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Tokyocar 993.5 km
11h 27m
¥17,073–24,661
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
4h 29m
¥17,590–35,820
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
15h 34m
¥13,310–18,818
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
4h 34m
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
4h 59m
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
6h 25m

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

70Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

¥13,534Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Tokyo, 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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