The distance between Nakatsu and Kōfu is around 956km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Kōfu 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 Kōfu → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu.
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Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yokohama and then to Kofu.
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Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Kōfu Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Kōfu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,230 ($345).
The distance between Nakatsu and Kōfu is around 956km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Nakatsu and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥47,230 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Kōfu. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Shin-Yokohama and Hachioji. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Kōfu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nakatsu and Kōfu. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Kōfu. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nakatsu and Kōfu. The distance is around 983km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | ¥47,230($345) | every 2 hours | 956km (594 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Train to Kitsuki, plane | 4h 55m | ¥28,610($210) | hourly | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 10m | ¥29,980($220) | every 3 hours | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 5h 15m | ¥31,625($230) | hourly | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 6h 10m | ¥42,985($315) | every 4 hours | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Train via Kokura | 7h 10m | ¥28,340($205) | every 4 hours | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 1,045km (650 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | ¥14,785($110) | on demand | 983km (611 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kōfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.