How to travel from Shimoda to Kudamatsu, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Kudamatsu is around 854km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Shimoda to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kudamatsu → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Atami, plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Atami then Shin-Yokohama and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Kudamatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).
The distance between Shimoda and Kudamatsu is around 854km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Shimoda and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Kudamatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shin-Yokohama and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shimoda and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 854km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥27,925 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Kudamatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Atami, plane + 5 similar | 4h 50m | ¥33,675($245) | every 4 hours | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | ¥32,445($235) | every 4 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 45m | ¥45,725($335) | every 4 hours | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 55m | ¥40,935($300) | every 20 mins | 1,047km (650 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 7h 15m | ¥36,550($265) | every 4 hours | 1,214km (754 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 60m | ¥53,530($390) | every 4 hours | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | ¥27,925($205) | every 4 hours | 1,013km (630 miles) |
| Train via Ito | 6h 35m | ¥23,275($170) | hourly | 874km (543 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ¥23,545($170) | 5 times a week | 865km (537 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15hrs | ¥20,125($145) | once daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | ¥12,730($95) | on demand | 854km (531 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Kudamatsu
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Bus companies
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Train operators
Ferry operators
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Airports near Kudamatsu
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu