How to travel from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fukuoka → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Hakata.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Ōtsuka Station and then to Hakata Bus Terminal.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,250 ($125) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nishinoshima and Fukuoka by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,250 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Fukuoka is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,580 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Fukuoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 30m | ¥32,580($240) | once daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | ¥29,025($210) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 8h 30m | ¥21,355($155) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 25m | ¥20,670($150) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Bus | 11h 15m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Fukuoka
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Airports near Fukuoka
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka