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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Shimane is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Shimane is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Shimane?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Matsueshinjikoonsen via Shin-Yamaguchi and Dentetsuizumoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Shimane?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Shimane is 369 km. The road distance is 317.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kitakyushu to Shimane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Shimane train from?

Kitakyushu to Shimane train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Shimane train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Shimane train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Shimane?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Shimane is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Kitakyushu to Shimane.

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 133+ hotels available in Shimane.

Kitakyushu to Shimane - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, night bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Shimane by train, plane, night bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane FUK - IZO
2h 41m
Drive 317.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Matsuecar 317.5 km
4h 42m
¥5,495–7,937
Train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Izumoshitrain
3. Take the train from Dentetsuizumoshi to Matsueshinjikoonsentrain
6h 9m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kokura to Matsue Stationnightbus Izumo Dream Hakata
6h 56m
¥8,600–12,200

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 46mAverage Duration

¥24,445Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 369.4 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kokura to Matsueshinjikoonsen via Shin-Yamaguchi and Dentetsuizumoshi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a vehicle from Kokura to Matsue Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 53m.

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