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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yokohama is to train and night bus which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yokohama is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥15000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Shimonoseki and Yokohama?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki to Yokohama. However, there are services departing from Kokura Ekimae and arriving at Yokohama Doll Museum via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Yokohama?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Yokohama. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at 関内 Kannai via Kokura and 新横浜 Shin-yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Yokohama?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Yokohama is 1003 km. The road distance is 978.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Yokohama without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Shimonoseki to Yokohama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Yokohama bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Yokohama train from?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Yokohama bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Yokohama train arrive?

Shimonoseki to Yokohama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Yokohama?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Yokohama is 978 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Shimonoseki to Yokohama.

Where can I stay near Yokohama?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Yokohama.

Shimonoseki to Yokohama - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Yokohama by train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Yokohamatrain Nozomi
6h 31m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
16h 13m
¥11,250–28,600
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 4m
¥13,810–19,518
Drive 978.2 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Yokohamacar 978.2 km
11h 25m
¥16,971–24,514
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 25m
¥15,450–35,580
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
9h 33m
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 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
4h 30m
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 55m
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 21m

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

70Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

¥13,037Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,003 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Shin Yokohama every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 49m. 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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