How to travel from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nakatsu → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥30,800($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (200 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Nishinoshima and Nakatsu by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Nakatsu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Nakatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | ¥30,800($225) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and train | 6h 55m | ¥32,170($235) | once daily | 863km (536 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 7h 30m | ¥27,245($200) | once daily | 705km (438 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 8h 45m | ¥19,440($140) | once daily | 511km (317 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 40m | ¥20,945($155) | once daily | 579km (360 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui, bus and train | 10h 20m | ¥18,755($135) | once daily | 544km (338 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Nakatsu
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Airports near Nakatsu
The following major airports near Nakatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu