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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥9500 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kitakyushu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kokura. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kitakyushu?

The distance between Kyoto and Kitakyushu is 531 km. The road distance is 563.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs .

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

The train from Kyōto to Kokura takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kitakyushu train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kitakyushu train arrive?

Kyoto to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kitakyushu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kitakyushu is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Kitakyushu.

Where can I stay near Kitakyushu?

There are 71+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.

Kyoto to Kitakyushu - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu by train, car, or plane

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 Kyōto to Kokuratrain Nozomi / ...
2h 21m
Drive 563.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitakyushucar 563.9 km
7h 18m
¥9,752–14,086
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ITM - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
3h 36m
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Higashi-Yodogawatrain A: JR Kyōto Line Local
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
3h 33m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane NGO - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
4h 32m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
3. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
5h 46m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
4. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain
5h 34m

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

70Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

¥9,259Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto to Kitakyushu.

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Distance: 531.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Kokura hourly, and the journey takes 2h 21m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily.

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