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Three ways to Travel from Kyoto to Shimonoseki
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Cheapest
By car (526 km)
Fastest
Plane from Kyoto (Itami Airport) to Shimonoseki (Oita Airport)
Other
Rideshare
Transport providers
Airlines
Korean Air
Website:
koreanair.com/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$457.33
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$228.67
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$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:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$431.92
JetStar Japan
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$317.59
Star Flyer
Website:
starflyer.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$241.37
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$304.89
Amakusa Airlines
Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59
Oriental Air Bridge
Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$431.92
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Hakata to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kokura to Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
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:
$27.95–$39.38
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Hōfu to Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
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:
$69.87–$88.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki?
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki?
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Shimonoseki?
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Shimonoseki via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
How far is it from Kyoto to Shimonoseki?
The distance between Kyoto and Shimonoseki is 543 km. The road distance is 550.1 km.
How do I travel from Kyoto to Shimonoseki without a car?
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki?
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Kyoto to Shimonoseki, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shimonoseki train from?
Kyoto to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.
Where does the Kyoto to Shimonoseki train arrive?
Kyoto to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.
Can I drive from Kyoto to Shimonoseki?
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shimonoseki is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Kyoto to Shimonoseki.
Where can I stay near Shimonoseki?
There are 136+ hotels available in Shimonoseki. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
