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Fukuoka Art Museum
A leading art museum beside Ohori Park, showing Japanese, Asian and modern works in a calm setting that suits both short and longer visits.

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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Osaka to Fukuoka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £321.
Distance: 483 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£321 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Osaka to Fukuoka:
A ferry is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osaka to Fukuoka costing on average £79.
A ferry is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Osaka to Fukuoka costing on average £321.
Other travel options to Fukuoka take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Ferry takes on average 12h 32m.
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Take a bus from Osaka to Fukuoka and enjoy the approximately 483 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 22:00, the last at 22:30.
Distance 483 km |
First bus 22:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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