How to travel from Shimoda to Nakatsu, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Nakatsu is around 1,026km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shimoda to Nakatsu 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 Nakatsu → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥41,755($305)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Atami, Shin-Yokohama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotel.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Nakatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Nakatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,755 ($305).
The distance between Shimoda and Nakatsu is around 1,026km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Shimoda and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Nakatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥41,755 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shin-Yokohama and Kokura. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shimoda and Nakatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Nakatsu. The distance is around 1,026km (638 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥32,445 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Nakatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | ¥41,755($305) | every 4 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 20m | ¥36,140($265) | every 4 hours | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 45m | ¥33,675($245) | every 4 hours | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 45m | ¥29,570($215) | every 4 hours | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6hrs | ¥41,070($300) | every 4 hours | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥32,445($235) | every 4 hours | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 25m | ¥22,180($160) | 5 times a week | 1,092km (678 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 16h 15m | ¥21,765($160) | once daily | 1,235km (767 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | ¥15,335($110) | on demand | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Nakatsu
Airlines
Star Flyer
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Tokai Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
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