How to travel from Tottori to Nakatsu, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Nakatsu is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tottori 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.

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Train

Take the train to Kamigori, Okayama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,470($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,370($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kokura then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nakatsu.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Nakatsu

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Nakatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,470 ($115).

The distance between Tottori and Nakatsu is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tottori and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥15,470 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori, Okayama and Kokura. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Nakatsu. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tottori and Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Kamigori, Okayama then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Tottori and Nakatsu. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,470 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Nakatsu

Transport options from Tottori to Nakatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
¥15,470($115)
every 3 hours528km (328 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi6hrs
¥15,745($115)
twice daily497km (309 miles)
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
¥24,370($180)
every 20 mins567km (352 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
¥22,725($165)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train5h 20m
¥24,095($175)
once daily643km (400 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 45m
¥31,075($225)
4 times a day765km (475 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train6h 25m
¥28,475($210)
once daily881km (548 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 45m
¥11,635($85)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
¥7,940($58)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Nakatsu

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

KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu