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Discover the Japan Rail PassCheapest price on Oct 10
$106
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$114
Fastest journey on Oct 10
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
2 h 27 m
Trains on Oct 10
157
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 157 trains from Osaka to Fukuoka, including 157 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 483 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 Sat, Oct 10 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.
Kodama 945
Hikari 681
Sakura 761
Hikari 731
Kodama 965
Mizuho 615
Nozomi 1
Nozomi 13
Nozomi 17
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Trains from Osaka to Fukuoka run on average 115 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€82) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by flight.
There are 115 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€82) |
Trains per day 115 |
Direct trains 115 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Fukuoka trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 11. 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 | |
Sakura 785 | 7:29 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 10:04 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 | |
Sakura 787 | 8:05 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 97 | 8:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h34 | 10:40 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 97 | 8:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 10:40 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 111 | 8:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:03 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 111 | 8:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:03 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 | |
Nozomi 113 | 8:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:21 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 113 | 8:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:21 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 115 | 9:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 9:08 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 789 | 9:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 11:52 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 | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:18 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 121 | 10:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 12:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 121 | 10:08 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:39 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 | |
Nozomi 125 | 10:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:55 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 125 | 10:26 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 12:55 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 | |
Sakura 791 | 10:47 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 1:23 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 1:18 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 | |
Nozomi 129 | 11:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 1:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 129 | 11:08 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 1:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 131 | 11:12 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 1:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 131 | 11:14 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 1:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 1:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 133 | 11:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 1:55 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 133 | 11:26 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 1:55 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 2:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 2:03 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 | |
Nozomi 139 | 12:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 2:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 139 | 12:08 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 2:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 141 | 12:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 2:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 141 | 12:14 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 2:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 2:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 3:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 3:03 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 | |
Sakura 795 | 12:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 3:23 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 145 | 12:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 3:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 145 | 12:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 3:18 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 | |
Nozomi 147 | 1:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 3:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 147 | 1:08 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 3:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 149 | 1:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 3:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 149 | 1:14 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 3:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 3:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 1:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 4:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 1:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 4:03 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 | |
Sakura 797 | 1:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 4:23 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 | |
Nozomi 155 | 2:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 4:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 155 | 2:08 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 4:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 4:59 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 159 | 2:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 5:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 159 | 2:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 5:03 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 167 | 3:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 6:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 167 | 3:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 6:03 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 | |
Nozomi 173 | 4:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 6:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 173 | 4:14 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 6:45 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 | |
Nozomi 177 | 4:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 7:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 177 | 4:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 7:18 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 | |
Nozomi 181 | 5:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 7:45 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 181 | 5:14 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 7:45 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 | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
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 | |
Nozomi 113 | 8:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:21 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 113 | 8:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:21 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 115 | 9:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:39 AM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 9:08 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:39 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 | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:18 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 121 | 10:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 12:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 121 | 10:08 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:39 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 | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 2:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Kodama 961 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 9:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Kodama 965 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 10:51 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 47 | 6:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:09 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Kodama 967 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 4h02 | 11:39 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h24 | 10:18 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 207 | 8:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 207 | 8:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:03 PM Hakata Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A major art museum in Ohori Park with Asian art, modern works, and temporary exhibitions. A strong choice for both first-time and repeat visitors.
A museum focused on Fukuoka and Hakata history, including trade, festivals, and daily life. It gives useful context before exploring the city.
An Asian art museum on the Hakata River featuring modern and contemporary works from across Asia, plus rotating exhibitions and cultural events.
A large central park with a scenic pond, walking paths, gardens, and museum access. It is ideal for relaxing between urban sightseeing stops.
A seaside district with beaches, modern architecture, and broad bay views. It combines city walks, sunset scenery, and easy access to major sights.
A compact historic district lined with temples, shrines, and quiet lanes. It rewards slow walking and offers a different atmosphere from busy downtown areas.
Fukuoka's signature ramen with thin noodles in rich pork-bone broth. It is famous for creamy tonkotsu soup and quick, casual eating culture.
A hearty hot pot of beef or offal simmered with cabbage, garlic chives, and soy-based broth. It is a beloved Fukuoka dish for sharing and drinking.
Chicken hot pot with bone-in chicken, vegetables, and rich chicken broth. It is a long-standing regional specialty, especially in cooler seasons.
Famous casual ramen shop known for classic Hakata tonkotsu, lively counter seating, and a straightforward local noodle experience.
Long-established restaurant specializing in mizutaki chicken hot pot in a traditional setting. Ideal for trying one of Fukuoka's classic dishes.
Popular izakaya-style venue focused on motsunabe. Relaxed atmosphere, local flavors, and good for groups wanting a hearty regional meal.
Moderate for Japan: hotels and transit are manageable, dining ranges from cheap ramen to upscale sushi, and day-to-day tourist costs are lower than Tokyo.
No tipping expected. In restaurants, cafes, and taxis, pay the stated amount only; excellent service is included, and tips may cause confusion.
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Hakata Station -> Tenjin, Fukuoka
The Osaka to Fukuoka train route is one of the most well-traveled corridors in western Japan, connecting two of the country's most dynamic and food-obsessed cities along the San'yo Shinkansen. Trains depart from Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001), though many Shinkansen services on this route operate from the nearby Shin-Osaka Station, just a few minutes north by local rail, and arrive at Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012), which serves as Fukuoka's main transport hub.
The Osaka to Fukuoka bullet train follows the San'yo Shinkansen line, one of Japan's most efficient high-speed corridors. For travelers heading west from the Kansai region toward Kyushu, this is the fastest and most convenient overland option available. The route passes through the industrial and coastal landscape of western Honshu before crossing into Fukuoka Prefecture, offering glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea on clear days.
Hakata Station sits at the heart of Fukuoka City, placing you immediately within reach of the city's famous ramen stalls, covered shopping arcades, and waterfront districts. Whether you are visiting for a weekend, passing through on a broader Kyushu itinerary, or making the fukuoka to osaka train journey in the opposite direction, this route is a reliable and enjoyable way to travel.
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.
Traveling the Osaka to Fukuoka route by shinkansen is a smooth and genuinely enjoyable experience. Shinkansen services on this corridor depart from Shin-Osaka Station, which connects directly to Osaka Station via the Osaka Loop Line and the Midosuji subway line, a short, clearly marked transfer that most travelers complete in under ten minutes.
Seating options
Best seats for the view
The San'yo Shinkansen passes through a varied and attractive landscape on its way west from Osaka:
On-board experience
Like all Shinkansen services, the Osaka to Fukuoka bullet train is immaculately clean, punctual, and quiet. A trolley service passes through the carriages with drinks, hot coffee, and snacks. That said, picking up an ekiben (station bento box) or a bag of local snacks from the shops inside Shin-Osaka Station before boarding is a highly recommended ritual, the station's food options are excellent and reflect the Kansai region's strong food culture.
Best time of year to travel
Hakata Station is Fukuoka's central transport hub and one of the most well-connected stations in Kyushu, making onward travel across the island straightforward from the moment you arrive.
Within Fukuoka
Hakata Station sits on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line, which runs directly to Tenjin, the city's main commercial and entertainment district, in just a few minutes, and continues on to Fukuoka Airport, making it one of the easiest airport connections of any major Japanese city. The subway is clean, frequent, and easy to navigate with English signage throughout. A one-day subway pass is available and worth considering if you plan to move around the city extensively.
Day trips and regional connections
Fukuoka's position as a gateway city to Kyushu opens up a wide range of onward options:
For those continuing further into Kyushu or looping back toward Osaka and beyond, the JR Pass remains valid across these Kyushu Shinkansen connections, making Hakata an ideal base for exploring the wider region.
Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012) is a large, modern complex that combines transport, shopping, and dining under one roof. The Hakata City building sits directly above and around the station, housing department stores, restaurants, and a rooftop garden, so there is plenty to explore even before you step outside.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Fukuoka for the first time
Fukuoka is one of Japan's most livable and approachable cities, compact enough to navigate easily, but with enough character and depth to reward extended exploration. The city divides broadly into two distinct areas: Hakata, the historic merchant and temple district centered around the station, and Tenjin, the modern commercial heart of the city a few minutes west by subway.
First-time visitors are often surprised by how quickly the city reveals itself. The famous Nakasu yatai stalls, open-air food carts serving Hakata ramen, grilled skewers, and local specialties along the Naka River, are just a short taxi or subway ride from the station and are an essential first-night experience. The Canal City Hakata shopping and entertainment complex is a five-minute walk from the station's Hakata exit and serves as a useful landmark for orienting yourself in the immediate area.
Taxis queue outside both the Hakata and Chikushi exits of the station, and ride-hailing apps also operate in Fukuoka for those who prefer a cashless option.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka 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.

Most Osaka to Fukuoka trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Osaka and Fukuoka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés. ATMs are seven Bank (inside Book Studio), Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (06:30-23:00), MUFG Bank (06:30-23:00).
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
Hakata Station is 1 km from Fukuoka city centre. Public transport options include:
Hakata Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The station houses numerous dining options, including City Dining Kuten on the 9th and 10th floors.
JR KYUSHU Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available within the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hakata Station.
Available at Hakata Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hakata Station: The station is equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
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