What is the cheapest way to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu?

The cheapest way to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu is to drive which costs ¥450 - ¥700 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu?

The fastest way to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs ¥8000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Shin-Shimonoseki Station and Kitakyushu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Shimonoseki and arriving at Kokura. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu?

The distance between Shin-Shimonoseki Station and Kitakyushu is 19 km. The road distance is 26.1 km.

How do I travel from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu without a car?

The best way to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu?

The train from Shin Shimonoseki to Kokura takes 18 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu train from?

Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Shimonoseki station.

Where does the Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu is 26 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu.

Where can I stay near Kitakyushu?

There are 203+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.

Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu - 4 ways to travel via train, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushu by train, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain Kodama / ...
18 min
Drive 26.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushucar 26.1 km
35 min
¥453–654
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shin-Shimonoseki Station to Kitakyushutaxi 26.1 km
35 min
¥8,000–9,500
Train via Shimonoseki
1. Take the train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Shimonosekitrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain [34805] Jr Sanyo
44 min

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Distance: 19.1 km
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Shin-Shimonoseki Station, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Shimonoseki to Kokura every 2 hours, and the journey takes 18 min.

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