How to travel from Kurashiki to Hyuga, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Hyuga is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Hyuga by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hyuga → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Hyugashi.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥17,935($130)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Nobeoka Station.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Hyuga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Hyuga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).
The distance between Kurashiki and Hyuga is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kurashiki and Hyuga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Hyuga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Hyuga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Hyuga. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kurashiki and Hyuga. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Kurashiki and Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Kurashiki and Hyuga. The distance is around 586km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Hyuga is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥17,935 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Hyuga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, plane | 5h 10m | ¥29,160($215) | every 3 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 6h 5m | ¥29,845($220) | every 3 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | ¥28,065($205) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥17,935($130) | every 3 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
| Train via Fukuyama | 6hrs | ¥16,565($120) | twice daily | 596km (370 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | ¥17,250($125) | 4 times a day | 671km (417 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 15m | ¥14,375($105) | once daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ¥8,760($64) | on demand | 586km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Hyuga
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Kyushu Sanko Group
Oita Kotsu
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Airports near Hyuga
The following major airports near Hyuga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Hyuga