What is the cheapest way to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu?

The cheapest way to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu?

The fastest way to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Akashi and Kitakyushu?

No, there is no direct train from Akashi to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Nishi-Akashi and arriving at Kokura via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Akashi to Kitakyushu?

The distance between Akashi and Kitakyushu is 441 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.

How do I travel from Akashi to Kitakyushu without a car?

The best way to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu without a car is to train via Ogōri-shimogō which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

How long does it take to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akashi to Kitakyushu train from?

Akashi to Kitakyushu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nishi-Akashi station.

Where does the Akashi to Kitakyushu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Akashi to Kitakyushu?

Yes, the driving distance between Akashi to Kitakyushu is 479 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Akashi to Kitakyushu.

Where can I stay near Kitakyushu?

There are 198+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.

Akashi to Kitakyushu - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ogōri-shimogō
best
1. Take the train from Nishi-Akashi to Shin-YamaguchiKodama / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to KokuraNozomi / ...
2h 7m
¥12,291–17,576
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Kokura Station Shinkansen GateJh1551
11h 7m
¥4,490–11,630
Drive 478.6 km
1. Drive from Akashi to Kitakyushu478.6 km
6h 32m
¥8,156–11,780
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Akashi to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)ITM - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokura
3h 59m
¥14,549–38,108
Train
1. Take the train from Hitomarumae to Sanyohimeji[173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Himeji to KokuraNozomi / ...
3h 34m
¥10,600–14,838
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)TKS - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokura
3h 49m
¥39,680–46,266
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, train
1. Take the train from Akashi to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)ITM - OIT
3. Take the train from Beppu to Kokura
6h 9m
¥22,379–37,008
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Akashi to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)ITM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokura
6h 4m
¥18,229–37,858

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

112Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

¥9,475Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Akashi to Kitakyushu.

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Distance: 440.6 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Akashi, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

You can take a train from Nishi-Akashi to Kokura via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,400–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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