How to travel from Maniwa to Nakatsu, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Nakatsu is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Maniwa to Nakatsu by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NakatsuManiwa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tsuyama, Okayama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,555($100)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,830($195)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Nakatsu.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Nakatsu

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Nakatsu by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,280 ($95).

The distance between Maniwa and Nakatsu is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Maniwa and Nakatsu by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Nakatsu is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥13,280 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maniwa and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maniwa to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chugokukatsuyamaeki, Tsuyama, Okayama and Kokura. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Maniwa and Nakatsu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Maniwa and Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. 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 Maniwa and Nakatsu. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Nakatsu is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Nakatsu

Transport options from Maniwa to Nakatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
¥13,555($100)
every 3 hours497km (309 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 40m
¥26,830($195)
twice daily863km (536 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane6h 35m
¥26,150($190)
twice daily742km (461 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥13,280($95)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train9h 55m
¥10,540($77)
once daily509km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
¥6,570($48)
on demand437km (272 miles)

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Airports near Nakatsu

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

KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu