How to travel from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus, subway, ferry and tram. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
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Train

Take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus, subway, ferry and tram. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).

The distance between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (459 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Shinjuku and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shinjuku and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Shinjuku and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Shinjuku and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥22,450 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Shinjuku to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 10m
¥27,925($205)
every 3 hours896km (557 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
¥26,695($195)
every 4 hours793km (493 miles)
Fly to Kita Kyushu (KKJ), Train4hrs
¥39,975($290)
hourly988km (614 miles)
Fly to Iwami (IWJ), train4h 15m
¥35,185($255)
every 20 mins906km (563 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train5h 35m
¥30,800($225)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 25m
¥22,450($165)
hourly799km (497 miles)
Plane, Train, Ferry and Tram5h 15m
¥47,780($350)
every 3 hours871km (541 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥22,450($165)
every 4 hours910km (566 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
¥13,415($100)
on demand892km (554 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu