How to travel from Tohoku to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Kudamatsu is around 1,097km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tohoku to Kudamatsu by train, taxi, 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 KudamatsuTohoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥56,540($415)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,560($360)
💰 Cheapest
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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Iwaki Yoshima then Tokyo Station and then to Tokuyama-eki.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,030($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,245km (774 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Kudamatsu by train, taxi, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ¥42,030 ($305) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥57,225 ($420).

The distance between Tohoku and Kudamatsu is around 1,097km (682 miles).

It takes around 8hrs to get from Tohoku and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Kudamatsu is to take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥57,225 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥42,030 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Tohoku and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Tohoku and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 1,245km (774 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ¥49,560 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Tohoku to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 55m
¥56,540($415)
hourly1,378km (856 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
¥59,140($430)
hourly1,509km (938 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane8hrs
¥59,275($435)
every 4 hours1,384km (860 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry7h 45m
¥63,930($465)
every 4 hours1,181km (734 miles)
Taxi, Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
¥57,225($420)
hourly1,097km (682 miles)
Train
8hrs
¥49,560($360)
every 4 hours1,347km (837 miles)
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
¥42,030($305)
once daily1,356km (842 miles)
Bus and Train23h 50m
¥44,490($325)
once daily1,361km (845 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
¥18,620($135)
on demand1,245km (774 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