How to travel from Tohoku to Nakatsu, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Nakatsu is around 1,203km (747 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku to Nakatsu by train, taxi, 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 → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥54,485($400)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration8h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥54,075($395)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and then to Kokura Ekimae then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration22h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Nakatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Nakatsu by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥42,440 ($310) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥54,485 ($400).
The distance between Tohoku and Nakatsu is around 1,203km (747 miles).
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Tohoku and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Nakatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥54,485 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥42,440 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tohoku and Nakatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Nakatsu. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Tohoku and Nakatsu. The distance is around 1,417km (881 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥54,075 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Nakatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5h 45m | ¥54,485($400) | hourly | 1,324km (823 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 6hrs | ¥57,225($420) | hourly | 1,455km (904 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 10m | ¥53,530($390) | every 4 hours | 1,335km (830 miles) |
| Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane | 6h 30m | ¥52,295($380) | every 4 hours | 1,203km (747 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 55m | ¥61,470($450) | hourly | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥63,245($460) | hourly | 1,332km (828 miles) |
Train | 8h 55m | ¥54,075($395) | hourly | 1,499km (931 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 22h 40m | ¥42,440($310) | once daily | 1,564km (972 miles) |
| Taxi and Bus | 22h 45m | ¥43,810($320) | once daily | 1,490km (926 miles) |
Drive | 16h 30m | ¥21,220($155) | on demand | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Nakatsu
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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