How to travel from Fukui to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Hagi is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukui to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tsuruga and then to Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shin Osaka then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,880($115)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).

The distance between Fukui and Hagi is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Fukui and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Hagi is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Hagi. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Fukui and Hagi. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukui and Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukui and Hagi. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥16,565 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Hagi

Transport options from Fukui to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 50m
¥25,875($190)
twice daily852km (530 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 45m
¥30,390($220)
twice daily835km (519 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
¥16,565($120)
twice daily659km (409 miles)
Train via Kyoto5h 40m
¥20,400($150)
every 4 hours706km (439 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
¥15,880($115)
twice daily679km (422 miles)
Train and Bus14h 25m
¥15,060($110)
once daily726km (451 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,995($73)
on demand663km (412 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

The following major airports near Hagi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi