How to travel from Shikoku to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Shikoku and Nagasaki is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Shikoku to Nagasaki by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Okayama

Take the train to Okayama then Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,915($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Matsuyama Inter Guchi then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Nagasaki.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,935($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance684km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Nagasaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,935 ($130) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).

The distance between Shikoku and Nagasaki is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Shikoku and Nagasaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,935 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shikoku and Nagasaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Shikoku and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shikoku to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Matsuyama Inter Guchi and Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

JR Shikoku Bus, Iyotetsu and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Shikoku and Nagasaki. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shikoku and Nagasaki. The distance is around 684km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,600 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Nagasaki

Transport options from Shikoku to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Okayama + 1 similar
6h 15m
¥24,915($180)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train6h 20m
¥25,600($185)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
¥17,935($130)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
¥9,855($72)
on demand684km (425 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki