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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Fukuoka
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
101
Distance
515 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Fukuoka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Fukuoka will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 101 trains that leave Kyoto for Fukuoka on Tue, Jul 28, 101 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct trains cover the 515 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Sakura 7655:20 PM2h39Shin-Osaka Station7:59 PMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Sakura 7738:20 PM2h39Shin-Osaka Station10:59 PMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Sakura 7571:23 PM2h36Shin-Osaka Station3:59 PMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Sakura 7436:50 AM2h36Shin-Osaka Station9:26 AMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Kodama 9417:40 AM4h24Shin-Osaka Station12:04 PMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Mizuho 6157:54 PM2h24Shin-Osaka Station10:18 PMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 2312:41 PM2h28Shin-Osaka Station3:09 PMHakata Station$921One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 497:02 PM2h28Shin-Osaka Station9:30 PMHakata Station$921One-way0 transfers
Mizuho 6037:23 AM2h28Shin-Osaka Station9:51 AMHakata Station$841One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 59:02 AM2h28Shin-Osaka Station11:30 AMHakata Station$921One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and ferry for Kyoto to Fukuoka
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Fukuoka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$89 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kyoto to Fukuoka:
A flight is $26 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyoto to Fukuoka costing on average $89 (€89).
Other travel options to Fukuoka take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Ferry takes on average 12h 35m.
Live departures
Kyoto to Fukuoka train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Fukuoka trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:28 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 9:19 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:04 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 9:26 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:51 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:11 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h37 | 10:11 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h24 | 12:04 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:18 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:24 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:24 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 10:36 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:46 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:46 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:52 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:52 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:26 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:30 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:45 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:45 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 11:59 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h19 | 1:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 12:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 2:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 1:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 1:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 1:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 3:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 2:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 2:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 2:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 3:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 3:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 3:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 3:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 4:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 4:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 4:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 4:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 5:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 5:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 5:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 5:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 6:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 6:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 7:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 961 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 9:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 8:23 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 8:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 965 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 10:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 967 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h02 | 11:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h24 | 10:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:28 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 9:19 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:04 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 9:06 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 9:26 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 9:28 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:53 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:51 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:11 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h37 | 10:11 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h24 | 12:04 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:18 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:20 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:24 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:24 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 10:38 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 10:36 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:46 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:46 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:52 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:52 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 11:28 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:26 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:30 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:45 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:45 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 11:59 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 12:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h19 | 1:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:24 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 12:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 1:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 2:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 1:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 1:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 1:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 2:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 3:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 2:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 2:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 2:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 3:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 3:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 3:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 3:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 4:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 3:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 4:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 4:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 4:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 5:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 4:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 5:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 5:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 5:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 6:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 5:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 6:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 6:24 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 6:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 7:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 6:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:24 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 8:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 7:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 961 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 9:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h38 | 8:25 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 8:23 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 8:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 9:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 965 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 10:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:24 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:22 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 10:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 967 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h02 | 11:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h26 | 10:20 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h24 | 10:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:30 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 11:01 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Kyoto to Fukuoka
Trains from Kyoto to Fukuoka run on average 124 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€86) but you can travel from only $32 (€32) by flight.
There are 124 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 320 miles (515 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 320 miles (515 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€86) |
Trains per day 124 |
Direct trains 124 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Kyoto to Fukuoka trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Kyoto and Fukuoka from $32 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Information about the Kyoto to Fukuoka train route
The Kyoto to Fukuoka train route is one of the great long-distance Shinkansen journeys in Japan, connecting the ancient imperial capital with Kyushu's vibrant gateway city in a single, seamless ride. Trains depart from Kyoto Station (Higashishiokoji Kamadacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216) and arrive at Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012), which serves as Fukuoka's main rail hub and the western terminus of the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line.
This is a route that many travelers overlook in favor of shorter hops, but it offers a remarkable sweep of western Japan, passing through Hiroshima, crossing into the Chugoku region, and eventually arriving in Fukuoka, a city celebrated for its food culture, castle ruins, and easy access to the rest of Kyushu. For anyone building an itinerary that combines Kyoto's temples and shrines with the energy of southern Japan, the Kyoto to Fukuoka bullet train is the natural backbone of that journey.
The primary Shinkansen services operating on this corridor are the Nozomi, the Hikari, and the Sakura. JR Pass holders should note that the Nozomi is not covered and should instead use the Hikari or Sakura services, both of which serve this route comfortably.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
Kyoto to Fukuoka by train: what to expect on board
The Kyoto to Fukuoka bullet train is a long-distance Shinkansen journey that rewards travelers who take the time to settle in and enjoy the ride. Trains depart from Kyoto Station's Shinkansen platforms, which are clearly marked in English and well-signposted from the main concourse.
Seating options
- Ordinary Car, comfortable reclining seats with adequate legroom for the journey. A solid choice for most travelers.
- Green Car (first class), wider seats, increased legroom, and a noticeably quieter carriage. Particularly worthwhile on this longer route if you want to arrive in Fukuoka relaxed and refreshed.
- Gran Class, available on select services, offering a premium experience with wider seats and attentive service.
Best seats for the view
The scenery along this route shifts considerably as the train moves westward, passing through Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and across the mountainous interior of western Honshu before entering Kyushu:
- Keep an eye out for glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea as the train passes through the Hiroshima and Okayama areas, window seats on the right-hand side (D or E seats) when heading toward Fukuoka offer the best views of the water in these sections.
- The stretch approaching Hiroshima is particularly atmospheric on clear days, with mountains on one side and the coastal plain on the other.
- Shortly after Hiroshima, the train crosses the Kanmon Strait via undersea tunnel into Kyushu, a geographical milestone worth noting even if there is nothing to see from the window at that point.
On-board experience
The Shinkansen experience is consistent in its quality: quiet, punctual, and clean. A trolley service operates through the carriages offering drinks, snacks, and hot meals. However, one of the most enjoyable pre-departure rituals for this route is picking up a well-stocked ekiben (station bento box) at Kyoto Station before boarding, the station has excellent options in the basement food hall and on the platform concourses.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossoms are spectacular in both Kyoto and along the route toward Hiroshima. Trains are busy during peak blossom weeks, so booking ahead is strongly advised.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage season brings some of the year's most beautiful scenery to the hillsides visible from the train. Fukuoka's mild autumn climate makes this an ideal time to visit the city as well.
- Winter (December to February): Quieter crowds, lower accommodation prices, and crisp, clear days. A good time to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
- Summer (July to August): Hot and humid throughout western Japan. The Obon period in mid-August sees very high demand on all Shinkansen lines, reserve seats well in advance if traveling at this time.
Getting to Fukuoka and beyond
Hakata Station is the nerve center of transport in Fukuoka and one of the busiest rail hubs in western Japan, making onward connections to the rest of the city and across Kyushu straightforward and efficient.
Within Fukuoka
Hakata Station sits directly above the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line, which connects the station to Tenjin (Fukuoka's main commercial and nightlife district) in just a few minutes, and continues west to Fukuoka Airport, one of the most conveniently located airports in Japan, just two stops away by subway. The subway is the fastest and most reliable way to move around central Fukuoka.
Bus services also depart from outside Hakata Station for wider coverage across the city's neighborhoods, and taxis are readily available from the main exit.
Day trips and regional connections
Fukuoka's position as the gateway to Kyushu makes it an outstanding base for regional exploration:
- Nagasaki, reachable by limited express train (Kamome service) in under two hours, with the new West Kyushu Shinkansen reducing the journey further from Takeo-Onsen.
- Kumamoto, around 35 to 45 minutes by Kyushu Shinkansen, with easy access to Kumamoto Castle and the Aso volcanic region beyond.
- Beppu and Oita, approximately 2 hours by Sonic limited express, known for its famous hot spring resorts.
- Kagoshima, around 1 hour 20 minutes by Kyushu Shinkansen, offering views of the active Sakurajima volcano across the bay.
JR Pass holders will find that the Kyushu Shinkansen and many limited express services across Kyushu are fully covered, making Fukuoka an ideal starting point for a wider Kyushu itinerary without additional ticket costs.
What to expect when you arrive in Fukuoka
Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012) is one of the most dynamic arrival experiences in Japan. Unlike quieter regional terminals, Hakata is a fully integrated city hub, the station building houses department stores, restaurants, a cinema, and one of the best food-focused basement floors in the country, making the station itself a destination worth exploring on arrival.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: The Fukuoka Tourist Information Counter is located on the first floor of Hakata Station and offers English-language maps, transport passes, and advice on local attractions.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers are widely available throughout the station in multiple sizes. Luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) are also available for sending bags directly to your hotel or onward destination, particularly useful if you plan to explore Fukuoka's compact center on foot before checking in.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and convenience store ATMs inside the station accept international cards reliably. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station building.
Arriving in Fukuoka for the first time
Fukuoka is frequently ranked among Japan's most livable cities, and its compact, walkable layout is immediately apparent on arrival. The city divides loosely into two complementary areas: Hakata, centered around the station and known for business, temples, and the famous Hakata Ramen street stalls (yatai), and Tenjin, the main shopping and entertainment district a short subway ride away.
First-time visitors should not leave Fukuoka without trying Hakata ramen, the city's defining dish, served in a rich, creamy tonkotsu broth, ideally at one of the outdoor yatai stalls that line the riverbanks near Nakasu. Canal City Hakata, a large shopping and entertainment complex, is a short walk from the station and a useful landmark for orienting yourself in the surrounding neighborhood.
FAQs: Trains from Kyoto to Fukuoka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Fukuoka by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fukuoka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Kyoto to Fukuoka
Most Kyoto to Fukuoka trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Fukuoka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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Getting to Hakata Station from Fukuoka city centre
Hakata Station is 1 km from Fukuoka city centre. Public transport options include:
Hakata Station train station facilities and services
Hakata Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: The station houses numerous dining options, including City Dining Kuten on the 9th and 10th floors.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
JR KYUSHU Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available within the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hakata Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hakata Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hakata Station: The station is equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
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