How to travel from Nakatsu to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Fukui is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Fukui 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 Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,160($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Kyoto and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Fukui.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance763km (474 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Fukui

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Fukui by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).

The distance between Nakatsu and Fukui is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nakatsu and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Fukui is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Fukui. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Fukui. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nakatsu and Fukui. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 60m.

Kintetsu Bus and Keifuku Bus run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Fukui. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) 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 Nakatsu and Fukui. The distance is around 763km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Fukui

Transport options from Nakatsu to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
¥29,160($215)
hourly783km (487 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane4h 20m
¥41,480($305)
hourly872km (542 miles)
Train
4h 30m
¥19,850($145)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Bus
12h 60m
¥14,650($105)
once daily825km (512 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
¥11,500($84)
on demand763km (474 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui