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

The cheapest way to get from Ube to Shimonoseki is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ube to Shimonoseki is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.

Is there a direct bus between Ube and Shimonoseki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yamaguchi Ube Airport and arriving at Shimonoseki Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ube and Shimonoseki?

No, there is no direct train from Ube to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Ubeshinkawa and arriving at Shimonoseki via Ube. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Ube to Shimonoseki?

The distance between Ube and Shimonoseki is 49 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ube to Shimonoseki without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥2000.

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

The bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shimonoseki Station takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ube to Shimonoseki bus from?

Ube to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Sanden Kotsu, depart from Yamaguchi Ube Airport station.

Where do I catch the Ube to Shimonoseki train from?

Ube to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ube station.

Train or bus from Ube to Shimonoseki?

The best way to get from Ube to Shimonoseki is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Ube to Shimonoseki bus arrive?

Ube to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Sanden Kotsu, arrive at Shimonoseki Station.

Where does the Ube to Shimonoseki train arrive?

Ube to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shimonoseki station.

Can I drive from Ube to Shimonoseki?

Yes, the driving distance between Ube to Shimonoseki is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ube to Shimonoseki.

Where can I stay near Shimonoseki?

There are 198+ hotels available in Shimonoseki.

Ube to Shimonoseki - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ube to Shimonoseki by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shimonoseki Stationbus
1h 15m
¥2,000
Drive 45.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ube to Shimonosekicar 45.9 km
41 min
¥789–1,139
Train
1. Take the train from Ube to Shimonosekitrain San-yō Line Local
1h 27m
¥790–1,145
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ube to Shimonosekitaxi 45.9 km
41 min
¥13,000–16,000

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Distance: 48.6 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Sanden Kotsu operates a bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shimonoseki Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ube to Shimonoseki hourly. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 48 min.

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