How to travel between Fukuoka and Tokyo
By shinkansen
Tokyo and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip by direct Nozomi trains takes five hours and costs around 23,000 yen. Japan Rail Pass holders cannot use Nozomi trains, and have to ride Hikari and Sakura trains instead. This adds about one hour to the total travel time and requires a transfer of trains at Shin-Osaka Station.
By air
Tokyo-Fukuoka is one of the world's busiest air routes with dozens of departures per day, operated by JAL, ANA, Starflyer, Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan. Flight duration is about 110 minutes. Most flights use Tokyo's Haneda Airport, but a few flights also use Narita Airport. Fukuoka Airport is Japan's most easily accessible airport, only a five minute subway ride from the city's main railway station, Hakata Station.
The regular one way fare by JAL and ANA is around 45,000 yen, but discount fares are typically available for 11,000 to 19,000 yen. Starflyer is somewhat cheaper with a regular one way fare around 39,000 yen and typical discount fares around 9,000 to 27,000 yen. The cheapest options are Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan with one way fares of around 5,000 to 30,000 yen.
By bus
Nishitetsu operates a daily night bus between Fukuoka and Tokyo (Shinjuku Bus Terminal above JR Shinjuku Station). The one way journey takes 14.5 hours and costs between 9,000 and 23,000 yen depending on the seat quality and date of travel.
By ferry
Ocean Tokyu Ferry operates daily ferries between Tokyo (Tokyo Ferry Terminal on Odaiba) and Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji Port). The one way journey takes 34 hours and costs around 18,500 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, there is a shuttle taxi to Moji Station (320 yen one way) from where Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,500 yen by local trains or 35 minutes and 2,350 yen by local train and shinkansen via Kokura (unreserved seat; the cost for a reserved seat is over 1000 yen more expensive). Please visit our ferry page for more details.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Kyoto
By shinkansen
Kyoto and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. By direct Nozomi trains, the one way journey takes about three hours, while the journey by Hikari and Sakura trains takes about 30 minutes longer and requires a transfer of trains at Shin-Osaka or Okayama Station.
The regular one way fare from Kyoto to Fukuoka is 15,400 yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 16,000 yen by reserved seat on Hikari and Sakura trains and around 16,500 yen by reserved seat on a Nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Hikari and Sakura trains, but not on Nozomi trains.
By air
JAL, ANA, Peach and Jetstar Japan operate numerous flights per day between Osaka near Kyoto (Kansai Airport and Itami Airport) and Fukuoka. Flight time is about 75 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 26,000 yen by JAL and ANA; however, their discount tickets and the fares by Peach and Jetstar are typically available for around 4,000 to 15,000 yen. Fukuoka Airport is Japan's most easily accessible airport, as it can be reached in only five minutes by subway from Hakata Station.
By bus
Multiple companies, including Willer Express, operate overnight buses between Kyoto and Fukuoka. One way fares vary greatly based on travel date and bus type between around 4,000 and 10,000 yen. Online reservations can be made at Willer.
By ferry
Meimon Taiyo Ferry operates daily overnight ferries between nearby Osaka (Osaka Nanko Port) and Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji Port). The one way journey takes 12 hours and costs around 7,000 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, there is a free shuttle bus to Kokura Station from where Fukuoka can be reached in about 70 minutes and for 1,310 yen by local trains or 15 minutes and 2,160 yen by shinkansen (unreserved seat; the cost for a reserved seat is over 1,000 yen more expensive). Please visit our ferry page for more details.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Osaka
By shinkansen
Osaka (Shin-Osaka Station) and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the JR Sanyo Shinkansen. By Nozomi or Mizuho train, the one way journey takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, while Sakura trains require about 20 minutes longer.
The regular one way fare from Osaka to Fukuoka is 14,750 yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 15,000 yen by reserved seat on a Sakura train and around 15,500 yen by reserved seat on a Nozomi or Mizuho train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Sakura, but not on Nozomi and Mizuho trains, while the JR Sanyo Sanin Pass is valid on all trains.
By air
JAL, ANA, Peach and Jetstar Japan operate numerous flights per day between Osaka (Kansai Airport and Itami Airport) and Fukuoka. Flight time is about 75 minutes. The regular one way fare is around 26,000 yen by JAL and ANA; however, their discount tickets and the fares by Peach and Jetstar are typically available for around 4,000 to 15,000 yen. Fukuoka Airport is Japan's most easily accessible airport, as it can be reached in only five minutes by subway from Hakata Station.
By bus
Multiple companies, including Willer Express, operate daytime and overnight buses between Osaka and Fukuoka. One way fares vary greatly based on travel date and bus type between around 4,000 and 10,000 yen. Online reservations can be made at Willer.
By ferry
Meimon Taiyo Ferry operates daily overnight ferries between Osaka (Osaka Nanko Port) and Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji Port). The one way journey takes 12 hours and costs around 7,000 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, there is a free shuttle bus to Kokura Station from where Fukuoka can be reached in about 70 minutes and for 1,310 yen by local trains or 15 minutes and 2,160 yen by shinkansen (unreserved seat; the cost for a reserved seat is over 1,000 yen more expensive). Please visit our ferry page for more details.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Hiroshima
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By highway bus
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Direct, 4.5 hours, 2600 to 4250 yen one way, multiple daytime and overnight connections per day
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Multiple daytime highway buses and one overnight bus connect Hiroshima with Fukuoka. The one way ride takes about 4.5 hours and costs 4250 yen. Discount tickets for as low as 2600 yen are available if reserved in advance online (in Japanese).
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By local trains
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3 transfers, 6 hours, 5330 yen one way
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By local trains, the one way trip between Hiroshima to Fukuoka's Hakata Station takes about six hours and typically involves about three transfers of trains. The regular fare is a relatively expensive 5330 yen, however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you could theoretically do the trip for as little as 2410 yen.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Kumamoto
By shinkansen
The one way journey between Fukuoka's Hakata Station and Kumamoto by Kyushu Shinkansen takes about 30-40 minutes and costs 4,700 yen for an unreserved seat or around 5,000 yen for a reserved seat. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass. A set of two unreserved tickets (2«ÁÕ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available until March 31, 2021 for 7,600 yen, but will be abolished afterwards.
By local trains
The one way journey between Fukuoka's Hakata Station and Kumamoto by local trains takes about 2.5 hours and costs 2170 yen. One transfer of trains is required along the way.
By bus
The one way journey between Fukuoka (Hakata Station) and Kumamoto (Sakuramachi Bus Terminal) by highway bus takes about two hours and costs 2280 yen. There are several departures every hour. Furthermore, there are also hourly buses between Fukuoka Airport and Kumamoto.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Kagoshima
By train
The one way journey between Fukuoka (Hakata Station) and Kagoshima (Kagoshima-Chuo Station) by Kyushu Shinkansen takes about 80-100 minutes, costs around 10,000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and the All Kyushu version of the Kyushu Rail Pass. A set of two unreserved tickets (2«ÁÕ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available until March 31, 2021 for 19,260 yen, but will be abolished afterwards.
By highway bus
Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu Bus operate highway buses every 30-60 minutes between Fukuoka and Kagoshima during the day, and there is also an overnight bus. During the day, the one way journey takes four hours and costs 5,000 yen, while the overnight bus takes about six hours and costs 6,100 yen one way.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Nagasaki
By JR limited express train
One or two limited express trains per hour operate between Fukuoka's Hakata Station and Nagasaki Station. The one way trip takes two hours and costs 4,270 yen for an unreserved seat or a few hundred yen more for a reserved seat. Discounted sets of two tickets (ni-mai-kippu) cost 6,300 yen. The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and the Kyushu Rail Pass.
By JR local trains
The one way trip by local trains takes 4-5 hours and costs 2860 yen. One transfer of trains is required along the way.
By highway bus
Nishitetsu highway buses operate every 15 minutes between Fukuoka (Hakata Station, Tenjin Bus Center) and Nagasaki Station. There are also hourly connections to/from Fukuoka Airport. The one way journey takes about 2.5 hours and costs 2620 yen.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Beppu
By train
The one way journey by Sonic limited express train between Fukuoka's Hakata Station and Beppu takes two hours, costs around 5,500 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass. A set of two tickets (2«ÁÕ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available for only 6,300 yen (6,600 yen from April 1, 2021).
By bus
Nishitetsu Bus operates numerous highway buses per day between Fukuoka and Beppu. The one way journey takes 2.5 hours and costs 3,250 yen. In Fukuoka, all buses stop at Hakata Station and Tenjin Station, and a few also stop at Fukuoka Airport. In Beppu, buses stop at the Beppu Kitahama bus stop.
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How to travel between Fukuoka and Tokyo
By shinkansen
Tokyo and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) are connected with each other by the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. The one way trip by direct Nozomi trains takes five hours and costs around 23,000 yen. Japan Rail Pass holders cannot use Nozomi trains, and have to ride Hikari and Sakura trains instead. This adds about one hour to the total travel time and requires a transfer of trains at Shin-Osaka Station.
By air
Tokyo-Fukuoka is one of the world's busiest air routes with dozens of departures per day, operated by JAL, ANA, Starflyer, Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan. Flight duration is about 110 minutes. Most flights use Tokyo's Haneda Airport, but a few flights also use Narita Airport. Fukuoka Airport is Japan's most easily accessible airport, only a five minute subway ride from the city's main railway station, Hakata Station.
The regular one way fare by JAL and ANA is around 45,000 yen, but discount fares are typically available for 11,000 to 19,000 yen. Starflyer is somewhat cheaper with a regular one way fare around 39,000 yen and typical discount fares around 9,000 to 27,000 yen. The cheapest options are Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan with one way fares of around 5,000 to 30,000 yen.
By bus
Nishitetsu operates a daily night bus between Fukuoka and Tokyo (Shinjuku Bus Terminal above JR Shinjuku Station). The one way journey takes 14.5 hours and costs between 9,000 and 23,000 yen depending on the seat quality and date of travel.
By ferry
Ocean Tokyu Ferry operates daily ferries between Tokyo (Tokyo Ferry Terminal on Odaiba) and Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji Port). The one way journey takes 34 hours and costs around 18,500 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, there is a shuttle taxi to Moji Station (320 yen one way) from where Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,500 yen by local trains or 35 minutes and 2,350 yen by local train and shinkansen via Kokura (unreserved seat; the cost for a reserved seat is over 1000 yen more expensive). Please visit our ferry page for more details.
