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Trains from Shimonoseki

23Jun

Seats

Shimonoseki

Fukuoka

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:48

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

25m

07:13

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 873

from

2788 USD

25m, Direct

06:48

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

07:13

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 873

07:07

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

26m

07:33

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 875

from

2788 USD

26m, Direct

07:07

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

07:33

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 875

Day trains

12:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

27m

12:51

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 943

from

2788 USD

27m, Direct

12:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

12:51

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 943

13:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

27m

13:51

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 945

from

2788 USD

27m, Direct

13:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

13:51

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 945

Evening trains

18:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

27m

18:51

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 955

from

2788 USD

27m, Direct

18:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

18:51

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 955

19:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

27m

19:51

FukuokaHakata Station

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 957

from

2788 USD

27m, Direct

19:24

ShimonosekiShin-Shimonoseki Station

19:51

FukuokaHakata Station

from

2788 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kodama 957

First train

06:48

Last train

23:13

Travel duration

26m

Daily departures

Departure station

Shimonoseki

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Fukuoka

Ticket price

from $21

Fastest trip

24m

Longest trip

32m

Trains to Shimonoseki

Inbound bullet trains reach Shimonoseki at Shin-Shimonoseki Station, while conventional JR services arrive at Shimonoseki Station. Sanyo Shinkansen services from Hakata arrive in around 30 minutes, and trains from Hiroshima reach Shin-Shimonoseki in about 1h10m. Services from Shin-Yamaguchi arrive in around 30 minutes by Shinkansen. From Kyushu, local trains from Kokura reach Shimonoseki Station in about 15 minutes, and trains from Moji arrive in around 7 minutes through the Kanmon rail tunnel. Longer-distance services from Shin-Osaka typically reach Shin-Shimonoseki in roughly 2h30m to 3h, depending on the train and transfer pattern.

Visiting Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki is a key rail city at the western end of Honshu, where lines from Yamaguchi Prefecture meet the Kanmon rail crossing into Kyushu. The city has two main passenger stations: Shimonoseki Station for conventional JR services and Shin-Shimonoseki Station for Sanyo Shinkansen trains. JR West operates the main Honshu-side network, while JR Kyushu services connect across the strait toward Kitakyushu. Train services from Shimonoseki include Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed trains at Shin-Shimonoseki, local and regional trains on the Sanyo Main Line, and services on the Sanin Main Line along the Sea of Japan side. Shimonoseki Station is the city rail stop for conventional trains, while Shin-Shimonoseki handles bullet train services and transfers between Shinkansen and local lines. Rail routes from Shimonoseki run east toward Shin-Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, and Osaka, south through the Kanmon Tunnel toward Moji, Kokura, and Hakata, and north along the Sanin corridor toward Nagato-shi and regional towns in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Book trains from and to Shimonoseki online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Shimonoseki

From Shin-Shimonoseki, Sanyo Shinkansen services run east across western Honshu toward Shin-Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, and the Osaka area. JR West operates the Shinkansen section on the Honshu side, with onward links across the national bullet train network through major interchange stations. From Shimonoseki Station, conventional JR trains run south through the Kanmon Tunnel to Moji and Kokura in Kitakyushu, where passengers can connect to Kyushu routes operated by JR Kyushu. Regional JR West services also run along the Sanyo corridor within Yamaguchi Prefecture and northward on the Sanin Main Line toward the Sea of Japan side.

Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki - A port city at the tip of Honshu famous for its pufferfish (fugu) and the historic Akama Shrine near the Kanmon Straits.

Shin-Shimonoseki Station

Station

26m

Fukuoka

Fukuoka - The largest city in Kyushu, known for the Hakata district, vibrant yatai food stalls, and the Canal City shopping complex.

Hakata Station

Station

Train Operators Serving Shimonoseki

JR West operates the main rail services in Shimonoseki, including Sanyo Shinkansen trains at Shin-Shimonoseki and regional trains on the Sanyo Main Line and Sanin Main Line. JR Kyushu operates services on the Kyushu side of the Kanmon rail connection, with local links toward Moji and Kokura used by Shimonoseki passengers. Sanyo Shinkansen services provide the city's bullet train access for long-distance travel. Rail Monsters books individual train tickets for Shimonoseki routes across these services.

Hikari

Hikari is a Shinkansen service on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines in Japan.

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Kodama

Kodama is the all-stations Shinkansen service on the Sanyo Shinkansen.

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Sakura

Sakura Shinkansen links Shin-Osaka with Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo.

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Tsubame

Tsubame is the all-stations Kyushu Shinkansen service between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo.

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Booking Shimonoseki Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Tips for Online Reservations

Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Shimonoseki train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Train prices vary by route type; ticket counters remain available at major JR stations including Shin-Shimonoseki. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Buying Train Tickets Online

Buy train tickets online for Shimonoseki with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, selecting JR West, JR Kyushu, or Sanyo Shinkansen services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Shimonoseki train stations including Shimonoseki Station and Shin-Shimonoseki Station, depending on whether you need regional rail or bullet train access.

Types of Train Tickets Available

Shimonoseki services include regular tickets for JR local and regional trains, reserved and non-reserved seating on Sanyo Shinkansen services, and Ordinary Car or Green Car options where available. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for advance long-distance travel to and from Hakata, Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka, Kokura, and Shin-Yamaguchi.

Destinations from Shimonoseki

Rail service types from Shimonoseki Daytime high-speed services: Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Shimonoseki toward Shin-Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka, Kokura, and Hakata. Regional Sanyo services: JR West local and regional trains from Shimonoseki Station along the Sanyo Main Line within Yamaguchi Prefecture and toward Kitakyushu. Sanin regional services: JR West trains from Shimonoseki toward Nagato-shi and coastal communities on the Sea of Japan side. Kyushu connections: JR local trains cross the Kanmon rail tunnel to Moji and Kokura for onward JR Kyushu services. Airport services: no dedicated airport rail service operates from Shimonoseki.

Shimonoseki to Fukuoka

Travel from Shimonoseki to Fukuoka by Shinkansen to explore the food stalls of Nakasu or visit the historic Kushida Shrine in the Hakata district.

Frequency

17 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Tsubame,Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

26m

Fukuoka

Japan

Shimonoseki to Osaka

Travel from Shimonoseki to Osaka by Shinkansen to explore the historic Shimonoseki port or visit the Umeda Sky Building and Osaka Castle.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

3h 37m

Osaka

Japan

Shimonoseki to Hiroshima

Travel from Shimonoseki to Hiroshima by Shinkansen to visit the Peace Memorial Park or explore the historic Shukkeien Garden and Hiroshima Castle.

Frequency

16 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

1h 9m

Hiroshima

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kitakyushu

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kitakyushu by train and visit the famous Kokura Castle or enjoy the sights at the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History.

Frequency

17 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Tsubame,Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

Kitakyushu

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kagoshima

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima by train and visit the Sakurajima volcano or enjoy the hot springs in Ibusuki.

Frequency

2 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura

Shimonoseki

Japan

2h 1m

Kagoshima

Japan

Shimonoseki to Tamana

Travel from Shimonoseki to Tamana by train and visit the historic Tamana Onsen or admire the beautiful landscapes at the Tamana City Park.

Frequency

1 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubame

Shimonoseki

Japan

1h 6m

Tamana

Japan

Shimonoseki to Himeji

Travel from Shimonoseki to Himeji by train and visit Himeji Castle or stroll through Kokoen Garden.

Frequency

7 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

3h 3m

Himeji

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kumamoto

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto by Limited Express and visit the iconic Kumamoto Castle or stroll through Suizenji Jojuen Garden.

Frequency

3 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Tsubame

Shimonoseki

Japan

1h 9m

Kumamoto

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kurume

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kurume by train and visit the scenic Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art or the historic Kurume City Gymnasium.

Frequency

3 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Tsubame

Shimonoseki

Japan

43m

Kurume

Japan

Shimonoseki to Yamaguchi

Travel from Shimonoseki to Yamaguchi by train and visit Rurikoji Temple or enjoy the scenic beauty of Yamaguchi Park.

Frequency

14 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

20m

Yamaguchi

Japan

Shimonoseki to Higashihiroshima

Travel from Shimonoseki to Higashihiroshima by train and visit the historic Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or the solemn Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome.

Frequency

14 times per day

Popular Trains

Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

1h 23m

Higashihiroshima

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kobe

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kobe by train and visit the picturesque Meriken Park or enjoy the famous Kobe beef in Nankinmachi.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Sakura,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

3h 23m

Kobe

Japan

Shimonoseki to Onomichi

Travel from Shimonoseki to Onomichi by train and visit the picturesque Shimanami Kaido cycling route or the historic Onomichi Temple Walk.

Frequency

14 times per day

Popular Trains

Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

1h 49m

Onomichi

Japan

Shimonoseki to Iwakuni

Travel from Shimonoseki to Iwakuni by train and visit Kintai Bridge or explore the historic Iwakuni Castle.

Frequency

14 times per day

Popular Trains

Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

52m

Iwakuni

Japan

Shimonoseki to Kurashiki

Travel from Shimonoseki to Kurashiki by train and visit the scenic Okayama Korakuen Garden or explore the historic Bikan Historical Quarter.

Frequency

13 times per day

Popular Trains

Hikari,Kodama

Shimonoseki

Japan

2h 13m

Kurashiki

Japan

Shimonoseki Major Train Stations

Shimonoseki has two main rail stations with different roles. Shimonoseki Station is the central conventional rail station, used by JR West services on the Sanyo Main Line and Sanin Main Line, plus JR Kyushu-linked local trains through the Kanmon rail crossing. Shin-Shimonoseki Station is the Sanyo Shinkansen stop for the city, served mainly by Kodama services and selected other bullet train departures, with local JR connections into central Shimonoseki. Travelers transferring between the two stations use JR local trains on the Sanyo Main Line. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.

Shin-Shimonoseki Station

Shin-Shimonoseki Station serves as a key hub for local and Shinkansen trains, featuring convenient access to attractions and facilities.

Shimonoseki Train Travel FAQ and Tips

Should I reserve seats on trains from Shimonoseki?

Seat reservations are recommended for Sanyo Shinkansen travel from Shin-Shimonoseki, especially on long-distance routes toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka, or Hakata. Many Shinkansen trains have both reserved and non-reserved Ordinary Car seating, while Green Car seats are reserved. Local JR services from Shimonoseki Station usually use non-reserved seating and are bought as regular tickets.

Is there an airport rail connection from Shimonoseki?

Shimonoseki does not have a dedicated airport rail link. For air transfers, travelers usually use rail to Kokura for Kitakyushu Airport bus connections, or rail via Shin-Yamaguchi for Yamaguchi Ube Airport access by local transport. When booking train tickets on Rail Monsters, choose the rail segment to Kokura, Shin-Yamaguchi, Hakata, or another main interchange, then arrange the airport transfer separately.

What are the main train connections to and from Shimonoseki?

Shimonoseki connects with Hakata in around 30 minutes by Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Shimonoseki, Kokura in about 15 minutes by local train from Shimonoseki Station, and Moji in about 7 minutes. Hiroshima is around 1h10m by Shinkansen, Shin-Yamaguchi is around 30 minutes, and Shin-Osaka is roughly 2h30m to 3h depending on train type and transfer pattern.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Shimonoseki?

Book train tickets to and from Shimonoseki on Rail Monsters by entering Shimonoseki Station or Shin-Shimonoseki Station, selecting your travel date, and choosing a JR West, JR Kyushu, or Sanyo Shinkansen option. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Shimonoseki services, which helps during Golden Week, Obon, and New Year travel periods. Booking confirmation is sent by email.

Can I buy Shimonoseki train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute local JR tickets from Shimonoseki Station are usually available on the day of travel, but Shinkansen reserved seats from Shin-Shimonoseki can be limited during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Rail Monsters accepts Shimonoseki train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful for long-distance trips toward Hakata, Hiroshima, and Shin-Osaka.

What is the main train route from Shimonoseki?

One of the main routes from Shimonoseki is the Sanyo Shinkansen link from Shin-Shimonoseki to Hakata, taking around 30 minutes on Kodama services operated by JR West and JR Kyushu through the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen network. For central-city travel, local JR trains from Shimonoseki Station connect first to Kokura, where many passengers transfer to additional Kyushu services.

What are the main train stations in Shimonoseki?

Shimonoseki Station is the city's main conventional rail station, serving JR West regional trains on the Sanyo Main Line and Sanin Main Line, plus local links toward Kyushu. Shin-Shimonoseki Station is the city's Sanyo Shinkansen station, used for bullet train travel and transfers to local JR services. The two stations are connected by local trains, so check the station name before booking.

Do bullet trains serve Shimonoseki?

Yes. Bullet trains serve Shin-Shimonoseki Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen, operated by JR West with through services linked to the Kyushu Shinkansen network. Kodama trains are the main stopping Shinkansen service at Shin-Shimonoseki, and some other services may stop depending on the timetable. Central Shimonoseki Station is not on the Shinkansen line; it handles conventional JR regional and local trains.

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