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Kyoto to Hofu

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Kyoto, Japan → Hofu, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Hofu

Composite routes from Kyoto to Hofu

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$406.52
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$317.59

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$457.33

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$457.33

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Yamaguchi
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Hakata to Shin-Yamaguchi
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00
Train from Kyōto to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.92–$62.25
Train from Okayama to Tokuyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87
Train from Kokura to Shin-Yamaguchi
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$35.57

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Beppu to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hōfu
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyōto to Hōfu-eki
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōfu?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōfu is to drive which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōfu?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōfu is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Hōfu?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hōfu-eki. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Hōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Hōfu. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Hōfu?

The distance between Kyoto and Hōfu is 482 km. The road distance is 472.7 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Hōfu without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōfu without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Hōfu?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kyoto to Hōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Hōfu bus from?

Kyoto to Hōfu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Hōfu train from?

Kyoto to Hōfu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Hōfu bus arrive?

Kyoto to Hōfu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Hōfu-eki station.

Where does the Kyoto to Hōfu train arrive?

Kyoto to Hōfu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Hōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Hōfu is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kyoto to Hōfu.

Where can I stay near Hōfu?

There are 46+ hotels available in Hōfu. Prices start at $22.63 per night.
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