How to travel from Nakatsu to Hamada, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Hamada is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamada.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Hamada

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Hamada by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Nakatsu and Hamada is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Hamada is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥9,445 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Hamada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Hamada. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Nakatsu and Hamada. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Hamada. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Hamada. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Hamada is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,225 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Hamada

Transport options from Nakatsu to Hamada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥9,445($69)
twice daily254km (158 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 35m
¥11,225($82)
hourly356km (221 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥3,695($27)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Hamada

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Hamada
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Hamada
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
294km (183 miles) from Hamada