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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shimonoseki to Kyoto

Composite routes from Shimonoseki to Kyoto

Cheapest
23 h 54 min
Car
527 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$228.67
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$241.37
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$355.70
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$431.92

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$482.74
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18

JetStar Japan

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$355.70

Star Flyer

Website:
starflyer.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$241.37

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$241.37

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$304.89

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.95–$292.18

Oriental Air Bridge

Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kokura to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Kokura to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Shimonoseki to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kokura to Beppu
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.16–$19.06

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Shimonoseki to Hōfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Shimonoseki to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Hōfu-eki to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$88.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kyoto is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Komorie and arriving at Kyōto via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Kyoto?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Kyoto is 538 km. The road distance is 548.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Shimonoseki to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Kyoto train from?

Shimonoseki to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Train, bus or fly from Shimonoseki to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Shimonoseki to Kyoto.

Where does the Shimonoseki to Kyoto train arrive?

Shimonoseki to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Kyoto is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Shimonoseki to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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