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How to get fromTokyo to Shimeby train, night bus, car, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Shime by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakatatrain train Nozomi
    5h 4m
    ¥26,247–34,809
  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    15h 4m
    ¥9,000–26,000
  3. Drive 1,068.6 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Shimecar car 1,068.6 km
    12h 36m
    ¥18,482–26,696
  4. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Fukuoka Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane HND - FUK
    3h 30m
    ¥15,390–34,114
  5. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendonightbus night bus Hagi Express
    2. Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BTbus bus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
    19h 15m
    ¥15,200–19,700
  6. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NRT - FUK
    4h 4m
    ¥11,505–35,791
  7. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)plane plane HND - KKJ
    2. Take the train from Yukuhashi to Kashiitrain train
    6h 20m
    ¥19,610–41,364

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar420Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,963Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shime, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata hourly. Tickets cost ¥23,000–32,000 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–26,000 and the journey takes 14h 17m.

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