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The cheapest and fastest trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto

Showing times and prices for 26 May

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

32 m

Average duration

33 m

Trains per day

78

Distance

96 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Fukuoka to Kumamoto will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

Of the 78 trains that leave Fukuoka for Kumamoto every day 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 34 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.

  • JR WestSakura 753
    13:590h40
    Hakata Station
    14:39Kumamoto
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • JR WestSakura 763
    18:590h43
    Hakata Station
    19:42Kumamoto
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • JR WestSakura 751
    12:590h41
    Hakata Station
    13:40Kumamoto
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • JR WestSakura 761
    17:590h40
    Hakata Station
    18:39Kumamoto
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • JR WestSakura 747
    11:260h40
    Hakata Station
    12:06Kumamoto
    £281One-way
    0 changes

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Live departures

Fukuoka to Kumamoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Fukuoka to Kumamoto trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR KyushuTsubame 3076:10 Hakata Station
0h50
7:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3096:42 Hakata Station
0h48
7:30 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3117:24 Hakata Station
0h48
8:12 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 4017:56 Hakata Station
0h40
8:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4017:58 Hakata Station
0h38
8:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3138:10 Hakata Station
0h49
8:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6018:28 Hakata Station
0h34
9:02 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6018:30 Hakata Station
0h32
9:02 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4038:40 Hakata Station
0h38
9:18 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3158:51 Hakata Station
0h49
9:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7419:04 Hakata Station
0h40
9:44 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7419:06 Hakata Station
0h38
9:44 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7439:26 Hakata Station
0h40
10:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7439:28 Hakata Station
0h38
10:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3179:36 Hakata Station
0h48
10:24 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6039:51 Hakata Station
0h37
10:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6039:53 Hakata Station
0h35
10:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60510:18 Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60510:20 Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74510:36 Hakata Station
0h40
11:16 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74510:38 Hakata Station
0h38
11:16 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 31910:47 Hakata Station
0h48
11:35 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74711:26 Hakata Station
0h40
12:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74711:28 Hakata Station
0h38
12:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestTsubame 32111:34 Hakata Station
0h52
12:26 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32111:36 Hakata Station
0h50
12:26 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74911:59 Hakata Station
0h40
12:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74912:01 Hakata Station
0h38
12:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60712:22 Hakata Station
0h37
12:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60712:24 Hakata Station
0h35
12:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32312:47 Hakata Station
0h49
13:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75112:59 Hakata Station
0h41
13:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75113:01 Hakata Station
0h39
13:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40513:36 Hakata Station
0h38
14:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75313:59 Hakata Station
0h40
14:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75314:01 Hakata Station
0h38
14:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32514:36 Hakata Station
0h48
15:24 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75514:59 Hakata Station
0h40
15:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75515:01 Hakata Station
0h38
15:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32715:12 Hakata Station
0h48
16:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40715:36 Hakata Station
0h38
16:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75715:59 Hakata Station
0h40
16:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75716:01 Hakata Station
0h38
16:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32916:12 Hakata Station
0h48
17:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40916:36 Hakata Station
0h38
17:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75916:59 Hakata Station
0h40
17:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75917:01 Hakata Station
0h38
17:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33117:06 Hakata Station
0h49
17:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 41117:36 Hakata Station
0h38
18:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76117:59 Hakata Station
0h40
18:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76118:01 Hakata Station
0h38
18:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33318:06 Hakata Station
0h49
18:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60918:22 Hakata Station
0h37
18:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60918:24 Hakata Station
0h35
18:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33518:36 Hakata Station
0h49
19:25 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76318:59 Hakata Station
0h43
19:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76319:01 Hakata Station
0h41
19:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61119:22 Hakata Station
0h38
20:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61119:24 Hakata Station
0h36
20:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33719:36 Hakata Station
0h49
20:25 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76519:59 Hakata Station
0h43
20:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76520:01 Hakata Station
0h41
20:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33920:06 Hakata Station
0h49
20:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76720:23 Hakata Station
0h40
21:03 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76720:25 Hakata Station
0h38
21:03 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34120:39 Hakata Station
0h48
21:27 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76920:59 Hakata Station
0h43
21:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76921:01 Hakata Station
0h41
21:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61321:22 Hakata Station
0h38
22:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61321:24 Hakata Station
0h36
22:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34321:45 Hakata Station
0h50
22:35 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77121:59 Hakata Station
0h40
22:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77122:01 Hakata Station
0h38
22:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61522:18 Hakata Station
0h34
22:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61522:20 Hakata Station
0h32
22:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34522:39 Hakata Station
0h49
23:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77322:59 Hakata Station
0h50
23:49 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77323:01 Hakata Station
0h48
23:49 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
Wednesday 27 May
JR KyushuTsubame 3076:10 Hakata Station
0h50
7:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3096:42 Hakata Station
0h48
7:30 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3117:24 Hakata Station
0h48
8:12 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 4017:56 Hakata Station
0h40
8:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4017:58 Hakata Station
0h38
8:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3138:10 Hakata Station
0h49
8:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6018:28 Hakata Station
0h34
9:02 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6018:30 Hakata Station
0h32
9:02 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4038:40 Hakata Station
0h38
9:18 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3158:51 Hakata Station
0h49
9:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7419:04 Hakata Station
0h40
9:44 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7419:06 Hakata Station
0h38
9:44 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7439:26 Hakata Station
0h40
10:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7439:28 Hakata Station
0h38
10:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3179:36 Hakata Station
0h48
10:24 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6039:51 Hakata Station
0h37
10:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6039:53 Hakata Station
0h35
10:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60510:18 Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60510:20 Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74510:36 Hakata Station
0h40
11:16 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74510:38 Hakata Station
0h38
11:16 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 31910:47 Hakata Station
0h48
11:35 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74711:26 Hakata Station
0h40
12:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74711:28 Hakata Station
0h38
12:06 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestTsubame 32111:34 Hakata Station
0h52
12:26 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32111:36 Hakata Station
0h50
12:26 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74911:59 Hakata Station
0h40
12:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74912:01 Hakata Station
0h38
12:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60712:22 Hakata Station
0h37
12:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60712:24 Hakata Station
0h35
12:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32312:47 Hakata Station
0h49
13:36 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75112:59 Hakata Station
0h41
13:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75113:01 Hakata Station
0h39
13:40 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40513:36 Hakata Station
0h38
14:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75313:59 Hakata Station
0h40
14:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75314:01 Hakata Station
0h38
14:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32514:36 Hakata Station
0h48
15:24 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75514:59 Hakata Station
0h40
15:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75515:01 Hakata Station
0h38
15:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32715:12 Hakata Station
0h48
16:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40715:36 Hakata Station
0h38
16:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75715:59 Hakata Station
0h40
16:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75716:01 Hakata Station
0h38
16:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32916:12 Hakata Station
0h48
17:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 40916:36 Hakata Station
0h38
17:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75916:59 Hakata Station
0h40
17:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 75917:01 Hakata Station
0h38
17:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33117:06 Hakata Station
0h49
17:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 41117:36 Hakata Station
0h38
18:14 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76117:59 Hakata Station
0h40
18:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76118:01 Hakata Station
0h38
18:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33318:06 Hakata Station
0h49
18:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60918:22 Hakata Station
0h37
18:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60918:24 Hakata Station
0h35
18:59 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33518:36 Hakata Station
0h49
19:25 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76318:59 Hakata Station
0h43
19:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76319:01 Hakata Station
0h41
19:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61119:22 Hakata Station
0h38
20:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61119:24 Hakata Station
0h36
20:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33719:36 Hakata Station
0h49
20:25 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76519:59 Hakata Station
0h43
20:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76520:01 Hakata Station
0h41
20:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 33920:06 Hakata Station
0h49
20:55 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76720:23 Hakata Station
0h40
21:03 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76720:25 Hakata Station
0h38
21:03 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34120:39 Hakata Station
0h48
21:27 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 76920:59 Hakata Station
0h43
21:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 76921:01 Hakata Station
0h41
21:42 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61321:22 Hakata Station
0h38
22:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61321:24 Hakata Station
0h36
22:00 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34321:45 Hakata Station
0h50
22:35 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77121:59 Hakata Station
0h40
22:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77122:01 Hakata Station
0h38
22:39 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61522:18 Hakata Station
0h34
22:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61522:20 Hakata Station
0h32
22:52 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34522:39 Hakata Station
0h49
23:28 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77322:59 Hakata Station
0h50
23:49 Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77323:01 Hakata Station
0h48
23:49 Kumamoto0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto

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Trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto run on average 77 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

There are 77 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:34, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
96 km
Average train duration
43m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
77
Direct trains
77
Fastest train
40m
First train
2:34
Last train
7:59
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: JR West from Fukuoka to Kumamoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Fukuoka and Kumamoto from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
£29

FAQs: Fukuoka to Kumamoto train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fukuoka to Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Fukuoka to Kumamoto can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Fukuoka to Kumamoto covers a distance of 96 km and takes approximately 40m. Trains run 77 per day.
The train distance from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is 96 km.
The first train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto leaves at 2:34.
The last train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto departs at 7:59.
Trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto run approximately 77 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Fukuoka to Kumamoto.
Yes, there is a direct train between Fukuoka and Kumamoto. The service operates 77 times per day, provided by JR West.
To travel from Fukuoka to Kumamoto, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Fukuoka to Kumamoto.
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is by train, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto.

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