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Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
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Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fukuoka to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fukuoka to Osaka will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 128 trains that leave Fukuoka for Osaka every day 128 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 483 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
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.
Sakura 754
Mizuho 602
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Sakura 760
Mizuho 600
Nozomi 64
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fukuoka to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £0.93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £0.93, and a coach costs an average of £90.
Distance: 483 km
Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £0.93 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £90 Average Price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Fukuoka to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 2 | 6:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 8:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 940 | 6:21 Hakata Station | 4h04 | 10:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 6:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 116 | 6:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 6:57 Hakata Station | 2h40 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 6:59 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 942 | 7:04 Hakata Station | 4h21 | 11:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 7:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 786 | 7:26 Hakata Station | 2h33 | 9:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 7:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 118 | 7:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 8:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 122 | 8:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 8:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 8:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 8:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 8:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 126 | 8:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 9:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 11:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 9:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 9:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 9:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 9:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 788 | 9:42 Hakata Station | 2h43 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 788 | 9:44 Hakata Station | 2h41 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 136 | 10:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 12:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 10:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 10:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 10:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 140 | 10:27 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 10:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 13:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 144 | 11:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 13:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 11:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 13:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 11:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 11:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 150 | 11:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 14:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 154 | 12:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 14:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 12:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 12:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 12:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 12:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 15:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 158 | 12:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 15:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 790 | 12:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 790 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 160 | 13:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 15:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 162 | 13:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 15:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 13:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 15:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 13:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 13:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 13:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 16:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 168 | 13:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 16:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 956 | 13:51 Hakata Station | 4h34 | 18:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 170 | 14:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 16:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 14:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 16:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 14:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 16:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 14:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 14:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 14:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 178 | 14:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 17:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 14:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 14:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 958 | 14:54 Hakata Station | 4h31 | 19:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 15:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 15:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 15:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 15:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 15:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 15:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 184 | 15:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 18:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 15:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 15:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 960 | 15:54 Hakata Station | 4h31 | 20:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 16:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 16:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 16:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 16:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 16:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 16:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 190 | 16:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 19:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 16:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 16:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 962 | 16:54 Hakata Station | 4h24 | 21:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 17:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 194 | 17:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 17:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 17:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 17:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 17:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 198 | 17:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 20:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 17:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 17:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 966 | 17:55 Hakata Station | 4h25 | 22:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 200 | 18:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 18:18 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 18:20 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 18:22 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 202 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 18:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 21:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 204 | 18:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 21:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 18:43 Hakata Station | 2h43 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 18:45 Hakata Station | 2h41 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 19:00 Hakata Station | 2h21 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 796 | 19:01 Hakata Station | 2h49 | 21:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 796 | 19:04 Hakata Station | 2h46 | 21:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 19:13 Hakata Station | 2h24 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 19:15 Hakata Station | 2h22 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 970 | 19:25 Hakata Station | 3h53 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 21:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 19:46 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 19:48 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 20:01 Hakata Station | 2h27 | 22:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 20:16 Hakata Station | 2h37 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 20:18 Hakata Station | 2h35 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 682 | 20:52 Hakata Station | 2h40 | 23:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 21:07 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 August | |||||
Nozomi 2 | 6:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 8:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 940 | 6:21 Hakata Station | 4h04 | 10:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 6:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 116 | 6:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 6:57 Hakata Station | 2h40 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 6:59 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 942 | 7:04 Hakata Station | 4h21 | 11:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 7:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 9:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 786 | 7:24 Hakata Station | 2h35 | 9:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 786 | 7:26 Hakata Station | 2h33 | 9:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 7:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 118 | 7:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 8:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 122 | 8:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 8:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 10:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 8:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 8:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 8:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 126 | 8:45 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 9:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 11:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 130 | 9:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 9:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 9:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 9:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 132 | 9:27 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 11:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 9:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 788 | 9:42 Hakata Station | 2h43 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 788 | 9:44 Hakata Station | 2h41 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 136 | 10:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 12:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 10:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 10:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 10:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 140 | 10:27 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 12:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 10:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 13:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 144 | 11:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 13:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 146 | 11:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 13:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 11:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 13:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 11:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 148 | 11:27 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 13:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 11:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:51 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:53 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 154 | 12:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 14:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 12:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 14:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 12:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 12:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 12:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 15:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 790 | 12:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 790 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 954 | 12:51 Hakata Station | 4h34 | 17:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 160 | 13:00 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 15:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 162 | 13:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 15:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 13:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 15:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 13:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 13:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 166 | 13:27 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 15:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 13:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 16:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 168 | 13:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 16:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 956 | 13:51 Hakata Station | 4h34 | 18:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 14:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 16:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 14:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 16:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 14:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 14:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 14:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 178 | 14:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 17:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 14:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 14:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 958 | 14:54 Hakata Station | 4h31 | 19:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 15:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 15:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 15:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 17:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 15:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 15:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 15:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 184 | 15:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 18:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 15:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 15:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 960 | 15:54 Hakata Station | 4h31 | 20:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 16:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 16:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 16:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 18:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 16:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 16:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 16:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 190 | 16:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 19:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 16:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 16:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 962 | 16:54 Hakata Station | 4h24 | 21:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 17:00 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 194 | 17:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 17:15 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 19:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 17:21 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 17:23 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 17:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 198 | 17:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 20:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 17:43 Hakata Station | 2h38 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 17:45 Hakata Station | 2h36 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 966 | 17:55 Hakata Station | 4h25 | 22:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 200 | 18:06 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 18:18 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 18:20 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 18:22 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 202 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 20:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 18:36 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 21:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 204 | 18:42 Hakata Station | 2h31 | 21:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 18:43 Hakata Station | 2h43 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 18:45 Hakata Station | 2h41 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 19:00 Hakata Station | 2h21 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 19:13 Hakata Station | 2h24 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 19:15 Hakata Station | 2h22 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 970 | 19:25 Hakata Station | 3h53 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 21:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 19:46 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 19:48 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 20:01 Hakata Station | 2h27 | 22:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 20:16 Hakata Station | 2h37 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 20:18 Hakata Station | 2h35 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 682 | 20:52 Hakata Station | 2h40 | 23:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 21:07 Hakata Station | 2h30 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 2h28 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Fukuoka to Osaka run on average 99 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £0.93 by ferry.
There are 99 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 483 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 483 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 99 |
Direct trains 99 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:23 |
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Discover the best of Osaka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osaka trip today.
A leading art museum in Nakanoshima, hosting rotating exhibitions from Japan and abroad in a striking modern building.
A major history museum with exhibits on Osaka from ancient times to the modern city, plus castle-facing upper floors.
A museum dedicated to Japanese housing and urban life, with recreated streets and interiors from earlier Osaka periods.
Osaka’s most famous entertainment district, known for neon signs, canal walks and lively street scenes day and night.
A large hilltop park around Osaka Castle, popular for walks, seasonal flowers and broad green space in the city centre.
A retro district around Tsutenkaku with old-school shops, bright signs and a distinct local atmosphere for wandering.
Batter-fried balls with octopus, dashi and pickled ginger, usually topped with sauce and bonito flakes. A signature Osaka street snack linked to the city’s casual food culture.
A savoury pancake of flour batter with cabbage and additions such as pork or seafood, griddled and finished with sauce and mayonnaise. Osaka style is among Japan’s best known.
Deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables in a crisp coating, eaten with dipping sauce. It is a classic Shinsekai speciality and an Osaka comfort food.
Established Shinsekai venue for kushikatsu in an old-school setting. Best for sampling Osaka’s famous fried skewers with beer.
Popular okonomiyaki specialist with teppan seating and a casual atmosphere. Known for Osaka-style savoury pancakes cooked hot to order.
Long-running restaurant specialising in chanko nabe and hearty hot pots. Traditional interior and generous portions suit a relaxed group meal.
Moderate for Japan: hotels vary, casual dining is good value, and public transport is efficient but can add up on busy sightseeing days.
No tipping is expected in restaurants, cafés or taxis. Good service is included, and leaving cash can cause confusion.
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Shin-Osaka Station -> Osaka Station, Osaka
The train from Fukuoka to Osaka is one of the most traveled Shinkansen corridors in western Japan, connecting two of the country's most vibrant and food-obsessed cities. The journey runs between Hakata Station (located at 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012) and Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001), passing through the scenic Chugoku and Kinki regions along the way.
The route follows the San'yo Shinkansen line, which connects Hakata to Shin-Osaka, the Shinkansen terminal closest to Osaka Station, just a short subway ride away. This is a well-established high-speed rail corridor used by both business travelers and tourists, with frequent departures throughout the day in both directions, making the fukuoka to osaka bullet train one of the most reliable and convenient intercity connections in Japan.
The reverse direction, the osaka to fukuoka train, follows the exact same line and operates with equal frequency, so whether you're starting your journey in Fukuoka or heading back from Osaka, the experience is largely the same.
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 shinkansen from Fukuoka to Osaka is a smooth, modern, and genuinely comfortable experience. Hakata Station's Shinkansen platforms are clearly marked in English and easy to navigate, with departure boards showing live updates in multiple languages.
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Best seats for the view
The San'yo Shinkansen route passes through some quietly beautiful stretches of Japanese countryside, including coastal glimpses near the Seto Inland Sea as you approach the Kinki region.
On-board experience
Like all Shinkansen services in Japan, the fukuoka to osaka bullet train is renowned for its punctuality, cleanliness, and quiet atmosphere. Onboard trolley services offer drinks, light snacks, and seasonal bento boxes, but picking up an ekiben (station bento box) from Hakata Station's well-stocked food halls before boarding is a far more satisfying and culturally rewarding choice. Hakata is particularly known for regional specialties like mentaiko (spiced cod roe), which make excellent travel snacks and edible souvenirs.
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Arriving into Shin-Osaka, onward travel into central Osaka and beyond is fast and straightforward. The Osaka Metro Midosuji Line connects Shin-Osaka Station directly to Osaka Station (Umeda) in just a few minutes, making the transfer seamless.
Within Osaka
Osaka's subway network is one of Japan's most extensive and user-friendly, with English signage throughout. Key central areas including Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Tennoji are all easily reached by metro from Osaka or Shin-Osaka. The Osaka Loop Line (JR) also offers useful connections to neighborhoods like Kyobashi and Tsuruhashi.
Day trips and regional connections
Osaka is exceptionally well-positioned as a base for exploring the Kansai region:
If you are continuing east toward Nagoya or Tokyo, the San'yo Shinkansen connects directly with the Tokaido Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka, making onward travel effortless.
Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City) sits at the heart of the sprawling Umeda district, one of the city's most dynamic commercial and entertainment hubs. The station building and its surrounding complex, including Daimaru, Lucua, and the grand Grand Front Osaka mall, form one of the largest integrated urban retail and transport spaces in Japan. Arriving here for the first time can feel overwhelming, but the layout is logical once you get your bearings.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Osaka for the first time
Osaka rewards those who dive straight into its street-level energy. The city's reputation as Japan's kitchen is well-earned, takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) are not just tourist attractions but everyday staples, best enjoyed at the casual street stalls and standing restaurants that fill neighborhoods like Dotonbori and Shinsekai.
The Umeda area around Osaka Station is lively and modern, while the older, more atmospheric districts of Namba and Tennoji offer a different side of the city. First-time visitors often find it useful to treat these as distinct neighborhoods and explore each separately, rather than trying to cover the whole city in one go. With so much to eat, discover, and experience, Osaka is a city that rewards taking things at street pace.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fukuoka to Osaka 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 Osaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Fukuoka to Osaka trains use the Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fukuoka and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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