How to travel from Fukuoka to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Tottori is around 448km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Tottori 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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Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train

Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Tottori Station.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

Nishitetsu

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).

The distance between Fukuoka and Tottori is around 448km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Fukuoka and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukuoka and Tottori. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukuoka to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukuoka and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukuoka and Tottori. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fukuoka and Tottori with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 30m.

Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Fukuoka and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Fukuoka and Tottori. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥14,785 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Tottori

Transport options from Fukuoka to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train + 3 similar
3hrs
¥23,410($170)
twice daily448km (279 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
¥29,295($215)
once daily674km (419 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
¥19,030($140)
every 20 mins667km (415 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 10m
¥33,265($245)
5 times a day668km (415 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
¥14,785($110)
every 3 hours532km (331 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi5h 50m
¥15,060($110)
once daily501km (311 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
¥9,585($70)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
¥8,350($61)
on demand552km (343 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori