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 12,000 to 27,000 yen. The cheapest options are Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan with one way fares of around 6,000 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 11,000 and 20,000 yen depending on the seat quality and season. Discounted round trip tickets are also available.
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 16,000 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,470 yen by local trains or 40 minutes and 2,500 yen by shinkansen. Please visit or 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 15,120 yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 15,500 yen by reserved seat on Hikari and Sakura trains and around 16,000 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 27,000 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
Keihan Bus operates an overnight bus between Kyoto and Fukuoka. The one way fare is 10,800 yen. Fares by discount bus operators, such as Willer Express start around 4,000 yen. If used effectively, the Japan Bus Pass can reduce the cost for the bus trip to around 3,000 yen.
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 6170 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,470 yen by local trains or 40 minutes and 2,500 yen by shinkansen. Please visit or 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 14,480 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 27,000 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
There are daytime and overnight buses between Osaka and Fukuoka. The one way journey takes about 9-10 hours and costs between 9,000 and 11,000 yen by regular bus companies. Fares by discount bus operators, such as Willer Express start around 4,000 yen. If used effectively, the Japan Bus Pass can reduce the cost for the bus trip to around 3,000 yen.
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 6170 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,470 yen by local trains or 40 minutes and 2,500 yen by shinkansen. Please visit or 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, 2500 to 4150 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 4150 yen. Discount tickets for as low as 2500 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, 2370 to 5230 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 5230 yen, however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you could theoretically do the trip for as little as 2370 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 4,610 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枚きっぷ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available for 7,460 yen.
By local trains
The one way journey between Fukuoka's Hakata Station and Kumamoto by local trains takes about 2.5 hours and costs 2130 yen. One transfer of trains is required along the way.
By bus
The one way journey between Fukuoka (Hakata Station) and Kumamoto (Kotsu Center) by highway bus takes about two hours and costs 2060 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枚きっぷ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available for 18,900 yen.
By highway bus
The one way journey by highway bus between Fukuoka and Kagoshima takes four hours and costs 5,450 yen. There are departures every 30 to 60 minutes. Buses are operated by Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu Bus.
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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 4,190 yen by unreserved seat or around 4,500 yen by reserved seat. Discounted sets of two tickets (Ni-mai-kippu) cost 6,180 yen and sets of four tickets (Yon-mai-kippu) 11,000 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 2810 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 2570 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枚きっぷ, nimaikippu) for use by one or two persons in either direction within a one month period is available for only 6,180 yen, while a similar set of four tickets (4枚きっぷ, yonmaikippu) to be used within two months is available for only 11,000 yen.
By bus
Nishitetsu Bus operates numerous highway buses per day between Fukuoka and Beppu. The one way journey takes 2.5 hours and costs 3,190 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 12,000 to 27,000 yen. The cheapest options are Skymark, Peach and Jetstar Japan with one way fares of around 6,000 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 11,000 and 20,000 yen depending on the seat quality and season. Discounted round trip tickets are also available.
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 16,000 yen in the cheapest class. From Shin-Moji Port, Fukuoka can be reached in about 90 minutes and 1,470 yen by local trains or 40 minutes and 2,500 yen by shinkansen. Please visit or ferry page for more details.
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