How to travel from Nagasaki to Nakatsu, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Nakatsu is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Nakatsu by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Hakata and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,490($62)
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Car, Ferry, Plane and Train

Drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
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Drive

Drive to Nakatsu.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Nakatsu

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Nakatsu by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,490 ($62) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).

The distance between Nagasaki and Nakatsu is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nagasaki and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Nakatsu is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,490 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagasaki and Nakatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Nagasaki and Nakatsu. We recommend that you drive to Nakatsu. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Nakatsu. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nagasaki and Nakatsu. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥8,490 ($62).

How do I get from Nagasaki to Nakatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Nakatsu

Transport options from Nagasaki to Nakatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥8,490($62)
hourly272km (169 miles)
Car, Ferry, Plane and Train
3h 50m
¥20,810($150)
every 2 hours334km (207 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
¥3,285($24)
on demand215km (134 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