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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Kitakyushu is to train and ferry which costs ¥14000 - ¥22000 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Kitakyushu is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥12000 - ¥47000.

How far is it from Seoul to Kitakyushu?

The distance between Seoul and Kitakyushu is 679 km.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Kitakyushu without a car is to train and ferry and car ferry which takes 12h 7m and costs ¥24000 - ¥32000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Seoul to Kitakyushu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kitakyushu?

There are 199+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.

Seoul to Kitakyushu - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Seoul to Kitakyushu by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, 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 to Incheon International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ICN - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
4h 45m
¥12,791–46,256
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Kitakyushu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)plane ICN - KKJ
5h 29m
¥10,681–51,156
Train, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry
3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry
4. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
12h 7m
¥24,031–31,870
Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane PUS - FUK
4. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
5h 31m
¥17,396–48,278
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane TAE - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
5h 26m
¥19,146–56,778
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ICN - KMJ
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain
7h 10m
¥18,471–84,006
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Seoul to Busan Int'l portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Hakata Port International Terminal to Kitakyushucar
14h 18m
¥21,957–29,538
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain SRT Suseo
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
15h 12m
¥14,601–21,240
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonosekicarferry
15h 32m
¥12,429–20,574
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry
3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry
4. Take the bus from Kuramoto to Wakamiya ICbus
17h 2m
¥19,307–25,225

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

169Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

¥5,900Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kitakyushu, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Kitakyushu. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), walk to Fukuoka Airport, take the subway to Hakata, walk to Hakata, then take the train to Kokura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Suseo SRT to Kokura via Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hitakatsu, Hitakatsu, Fukuoka, Hakata, and Hakata in around 12h 7m.

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