How to travel from Nakatsu to Kōfu, Japan

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.

10 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,230($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yokohama and then to Kofu.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,120($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Kōfu Station.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,525($130)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kōfu.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance983km (611 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Kōfu

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Kōfu

Transport options from Nakatsu to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
¥47,230($345)
every 2 hours956km (594 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
¥39,700($290)
hourly1,016km (631 miles)
Train to Kitsuki, plane4h 55m
¥28,610($210)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5h 10m
¥29,980($220)
every 3 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane5h 15m
¥31,625($230)
hourly1,149km (714 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane6h 10m
¥42,985($315)
every 4 hours1,004km (624 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
¥30,120($220)
hourly1,153km (716 miles)
Train via Kokura7h 10m
¥28,340($205)
every 4 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
¥17,525($130)
once daily1,045km (650 miles)
Drive
11hrs
¥14,785($110)
on demand983km (611 miles)

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Airports near Kōfu

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Kōfu