The distance between Nakatsu and Tanabe is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Tanabe 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 Tanabe → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
Multiple train operators
Take the train to Kitsuki then fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kiitanabe.
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station and then to Tanabe City Hall.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Tanabe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,850 ($145).
The distance between Nakatsu and Tanabe is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Nakatsu and Tanabe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Tanabe is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥19,850 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Tanabe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Tanabe. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Tanabe. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka Namba Station and JR Namba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
Kintetsu Bus and Meiko Bus run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Tanabe. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5hrs | ¥19,850($145) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Train to Kitsuki, plane + 3 similar | 5h 20m | ¥24,370($180) | every 3 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | ¥24,640($180) | every 3 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Train to Kokura, plane | 6h 50m | ¥30,390($220) | every 3 hours | 890km (553 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | ¥39,425($290) | every 3 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus | 12h 35m | ¥13,555($100) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | ¥10,815($79) | on demand | 724km (450 miles) |
Kintetsu Bus
Meiko Bus
Willer Express
Honshi Bus
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.