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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Imari is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Imari is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Imari?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Imari. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Imari via Shin-Tosu and Arita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Imari?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Imari is 160 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Imari without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kitakyushu to Imari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Imari train from?

Kitakyushu to Imari train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Train or bus from Kitakyushu to Imari?

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Imari is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Imari train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Imari?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Imari is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kitakyushu to Imari.

Where can I stay near Imari?

There are 113+ hotels available in Imari.

Kitakyushu to Imari - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Imari by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Tosutrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Aritatrain
3. Take the train from Arita to Imaritrain
2h 57m
¥5,544–9,028
Drive 135.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Imaricar 135.3 km
1h 58m
¥2,340–3,379
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Space World to Hakatatrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Imariekimae(Imari Station)bus いまり号
4h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bypass Tsuda to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Fukuoka
2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Imariekimae(Imari Station)bus いまり号
4h 44m
¥2,647–4,050

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Imari.

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Distance: 160.3 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Kokura to Imari via Shin-Tosu and Arita in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jono(Jr) to Imariekimae(Imari Station) via Shimosone, Bypass Tsuda, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 4h 44m.

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