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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Osaka to Fukuoka
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Oct
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£79
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£85
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
2 h 27 m
Trains on 10 Oct
157
Distance
483 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Fast trains
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 157 trains from Osaka to Fukuoka, including 157 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 483 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 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.
Kodama 96719:374h02Shin-Osaka Station23:39Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes- Kodama 96117:374h14Shin-Osaka Station21:51Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes
- Kodama 94710:374h14Shin-Osaka Station14:51Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes
- Kodama 9417:404h24Shin-Osaka Station12:04Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes
- Kodama 9459:324h19Shin-Osaka Station13:51Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 61519:542h24Shin-Osaka Station22:18Hakata Station£791One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 5921:232h28Shin-Osaka Station23:51Hakata Station£871One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 18:242h28Shin-Osaka Station10:52Hakata Station£871One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 38:412h28Shin-Osaka Station11:09Hakata Station£871One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 59:022h28Shin-Osaka Station11:30Hakata Station£871One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Osaka to Fukuoka
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Trains from Osaka to Fukuoka run on average 115 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 115 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 12m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29
Distance 483 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 115 |
Direct trains 115 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:23 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29
Live departures
Osaka to Fukuoka train times
The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Fukuoka trains for tomorrow, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho 601 | 6:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:28 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 681 | 6:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 9:19 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 6:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:04 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 6:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 9:26 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
 Nozomi 101 | 7:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 101 | 7:11 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 7:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 785 | 7:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 10:04 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 731 | 7:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:11 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 731 | 7:34 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h37 | 10:11 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 941 | 7:40 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h24 | 12:04 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 7:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 103 | 7:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:24 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 103 | 7:56 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:24 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 8:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 10:36 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 787 | 8:05 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h51 | 10:56 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 97 | 8:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h34 | 10:40 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 97 | 8:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 10:40 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 99 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:46 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 99 | 8:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:46 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:52 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:52 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 111 | 8:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 111 | 8:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 8:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 113 | 8:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 113 | 8:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 8:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:26 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 9:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 115 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 115 | 9:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 789 | 9:11 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h41 | 11:52 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 9:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 11:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 945 | 9:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h19 | 13:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 9:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 119 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 119 | 9:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 9:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 10:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 121 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 12:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 121 | 10:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 10:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 10:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 12:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 125 | 10:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:55 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 125 | 10:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 12:55 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 947 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 14:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 10:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 13:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 791 | 10:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 13:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 127 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 127 | 10:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 13:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 11:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 13:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 129 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 13:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 129 | 11:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 13:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 131 | 11:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 13:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 131 | 11:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 13:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 11:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 13:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 133 | 11:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 13:55 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 133 | 11:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 13:55 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 135 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 14:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 135 | 11:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 14:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 949 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 15:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 11:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 14:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 12:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 14:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 139 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 14:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 139 | 12:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 14:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 141 | 12:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 14:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 141 | 12:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 14:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 12:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 14:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 143 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 15:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 143 | 12:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 15:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 15:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 12:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 15:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 795 | 12:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 15:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 145 | 12:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 15:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 145 | 12:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 15:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 15:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 13:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 15:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 147 | 13:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 15:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 147 | 13:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 15:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 149 | 13:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 15:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 149 | 13:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 15:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 13:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 15:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 151 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 16:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 151 | 13:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 16:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 16:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 13:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 16:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 797 | 13:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 16:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 16:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 14:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 16:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 155 | 14:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 16:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 155 | 14:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 16:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 14:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 16:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 159 | 14:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 17:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 159 | 14:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 17:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 17:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 14:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 17:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 17:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 15:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 17:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 15:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 17:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 167 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 167 | 15:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 18:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 15:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 15:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 16:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 173 | 16:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 18:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 173 | 16:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 18:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 16:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 18:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 19:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 16:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 177 | 16:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 19:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 177 | 16:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 16:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 17:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 181 | 17:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 19:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 181 | 17:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 19:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 17:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 19:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 961 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 21:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 17:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 20:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 17:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 20:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 18:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 20:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 769 | 18:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 20:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 965 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 22:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 18:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 613 | 18:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 49 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 49 | 19:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 51 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 51 | 19:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 771 | 19:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 21:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 967 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h02 | 23:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 22:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 19:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 22:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 19:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h24 | 22:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 55 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 22:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 55 | 20:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 22:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 773 | 20:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 22:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 23:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 20:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 23:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 59 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 23:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 59 | 21:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 23:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 October | |||||
| Mizuho 601 | 6:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 8:28 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 681 | 6:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 9:19 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 6:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 9:04 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 6:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 9:26 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 101 | 7:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 101 | 7:11 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 7:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 9:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 731 | 7:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 10:11 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 731 | 7:34 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h37 | 10:11 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 941 | 7:40 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h24 | 12:04 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 7:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 103 | 7:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:24 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 103 | 7:56 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:24 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 8:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 10:36 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 99 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:46 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 99 | 8:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:46 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 10:52 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 10:52 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 8:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 113 | 8:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 113 | 8:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:21 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 8:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:26 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 9:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 115 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 11:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 115 | 9:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 11:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 11:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 11:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 9:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 11:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 945 | 9:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h19 | 13:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 9:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 119 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 119 | 9:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 9:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 10:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 121 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 12:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 121 | 10:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 12:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 10:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 12:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 10:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 12:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 947 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 14:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 10:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 13:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 11:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 13:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 11:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 13:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 135 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 14:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 135 | 11:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 14:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 949 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 15:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 11:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 14:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 12:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 14:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 139 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 14:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 139 | 12:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 14:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 12:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 14:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 15:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 12:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 15:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 15:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 13:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 15:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 147 | 13:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 15:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 147 | 13:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 15:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 13:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 15:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 16:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 13:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 16:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 16:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 14:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 16:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 14:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 16:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 17:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 14:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 17:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 799 | 14:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 17:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 17:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 15:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 17:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 15:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 17:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 167 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 167 | 15:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 18:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 18:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 15:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 15:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 16:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 18:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 16:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 18:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 175 | 16:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 19:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 175 | 16:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 19:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 19:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 16:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 16:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 17:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 19:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 17:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 19:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 183 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 20:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 183 | 17:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 20:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 961 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 21:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 17:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 20:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 17:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h36 | 20:23 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 18:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 20:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 187 | 18:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 20:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 187 | 18:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 20:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 769 | 18:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 20:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 191 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 21:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 191 | 18:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 21:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 965 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h14 | 22:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 18:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 613 | 18:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:22 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 49 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 49 | 19:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 195 | 19:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 21:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 195 | 19:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 21:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 51 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 51 | 19:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 21:45 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 771 | 19:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 21:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 199 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 22:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 199 | 19:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 22:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 967 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 4h02 | 23:39 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 22:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 19:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 22:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 19:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h24 | 22:18 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 55 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 22:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 55 | 20:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 22:30 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 773 | 20:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h39 | 22:59 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 207 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h33 | 23:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 207 | 20:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h31 | 23:03 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 23:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 20:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 23:09 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 59 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 23:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 59 | 21:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h28 | 23:51 Hakata Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Osaka to Fukuoka trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Osaka and Fukuoka from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
JR West
About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average JR West Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest JR West Price
£73
JR West frequency
142 a day
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.
JR Central
About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average JR Central Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest JR Central Price
£73
JR Central frequency
69 a day
Luggage included
Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.
Additional luggage
Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.
Luggage storage
Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Refund
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.
Bikes
Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.
Pets
Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.
Complete guide to Fukuoka
Things to do in Fukuoka
Discover the best of Fukuoka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fukuoka trip today.
- Recommended
Fukuoka City Museum
This museum explores Fukuoka’s history, trade and daily life through engaging displays and a full-scale float from the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.
- Recommended
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
A compact museum dedicated to Hakata’s traditional textile craft, with exhibits, demonstrations and a useful stop near Kushida Shrine.
- Must visit
Ohori Park
A spacious park around a large pond, popular for walking, boating and relaxed views. It is one of the city’s best spots for a calm urban break.
- Must visit
Tenjin
A broad central avenue and surrounding district known for shopping, seasonal illuminations and easy access to major cultural sites and department stores.
- Recommended
Momochi Seaside Park
A seaside park with open lawns, paths and bay views near major museums and Fukuoka Tower. It is excellent for sunsets, strolls and casual cycling.
Hakata Ramen
Rich pork-bone ramen with thin noodles, famed in Hakata for its creamy tonkotsu broth and quick, casual eating style.
Motsunabe
Hotpot of beef or offal simmered with cabbage, garlic chives and soy-based seasoning, a beloved Fukuoka dish for sharing over drinks.
Mizutaki
Chicken hotpot featuring minced chicken, vegetables and ponzu, traditional in Fukuoka and especially popular in cooler months.
Yamanaka Akasaka
Established motsunabe restaurant serving rich offal hotpot in a lively, traditional setting popular for group dinners.
Suigetsu
Refined chicken hotpot specialist focused on mizutaki, with attentive service and a calm setting suited to a longer meal.
Karo no Uron
Historic casual shop known for soft Hakata udon in a relaxed local setting near the canal area.
Japanese yen (¥)
Moderate for Japan: dining and local transport are reasonable, while central hotels cost more than in many Asian cities but less than Tokyo.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ¥700-1,200 for fast food or casual meals.
- Mid-range
- ¥1,500-3,500 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- ¥8,000+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- ¥350-600 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not expected in restaurants, taxis, or cafés. Good service is included, and leaving cash can cause confusion.
Fukuoka City Subway
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Prices
- Single ticket
- ¥210
- Day pass
- ¥640
To the city centre
Hakata Station -> Tenjin Station, Fukuoka
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 6 min
- Fukuoka City Subway sells a 1 Day Pass for unlimited travel on all subway lines for ¥640; it is available from ticket machines.
- The subway is practical for central journeys such as Hakata to Tenjin. If paying by bank card, check station notices first, as support can vary by ticket type and gate.
Information about the Osaka to Fukuoka train route
The Osaka to Fukuoka train route is one of the most well-traveled corridors in western Japan, connecting two of the country's most dynamic and food-obsessed cities along the San'yo Shinkansen. Trains depart from Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001), though many Shinkansen services on this route operate from the nearby Shin-Osaka Station, just a few minutes north by local rail, and arrive at Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012), which serves as Fukuoka's main transport hub.
The Osaka to Fukuoka bullet train follows the San'yo Shinkansen line, one of Japan's most efficient high-speed corridors. For travelers heading west from the Kansai region toward Kyushu, this is the fastest and most convenient overland option available. The route passes through the industrial and coastal landscape of western Honshu before crossing into Fukuoka Prefecture, offering glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea on clear days.
Hakata Station sits at the heart of Fukuoka City, placing you immediately within reach of the city's famous ramen stalls, covered shopping arcades, and waterfront districts. Whether you are visiting for a weekend, passing through on a broader Kyushu itinerary, or making the fukuoka to osaka train journey in the opposite direction, this route is a reliable and enjoyable way to travel.
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.
Osaka to Fukuoka by train: what to expect on board
Traveling the Osaka to Fukuoka route by shinkansen is a smooth and genuinely enjoyable experience. Shinkansen services on this corridor depart from Shin-Osaka Station, which connects directly to Osaka Station via the Osaka Loop Line and the Midosuji subway line, a short, clearly marked transfer that most travelers complete in under ten minutes.
Seating options
- Ordinary Class, comfortable, spacious seating with ample legroom by international standards. More than adequate for this route.
- Green Car (first class), wider seats, additional legroom, and a noticeably quieter carriage. A worthwhile upgrade if you value a calmer environment or are traveling with work to do.
- Gran Class, available on select services, offering premium reclining seats and a higher level of service. A luxurious option if the budget allows.
Best seats for the view
The San'yo Shinkansen passes through a varied and attractive landscape on its way west from Osaka:
- On clear days, the left-hand side of the train (A window seats) when traveling from Osaka toward Fukuoka offers the best views of the Seto Inland Sea and the coastal scenery around Hiroshima and Onomichi.
- The most scenic stretch tends to appear roughly in the middle portion of the journey, as the train moves through Hyogo and Hiroshima prefectures.
- Autumn and spring produce the most photogenic landscape along this corridor, with forested hillsides and coastal light at their best.
On-board experience
Like all Shinkansen services, the Osaka to Fukuoka bullet train is immaculately clean, punctual, and quiet. A trolley service passes through the carriages with drinks, hot coffee, and snacks. That said, picking up an ekiben (station bento box) or a bag of local snacks from the shops inside Shin-Osaka Station before boarding is a highly recommended ritual, the station's food options are excellent and reflect the Kansai region's strong food culture.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season is spectacular across western Japan. Both Osaka and Fukuoka have well-known hanami (blossom viewing) spots, and the route itself passes through blossoming countryside. Trains are busy, plan ahead.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage adds color to the hillsides along the route, and both cities are at their most pleasant in terms of temperature and atmosphere.
- Winter (December to February): Fewer crowds and competitive accommodation prices in both cities. A solid time to travel if you prefer a quieter experience.
- Summer (July to August): Hot and humid across the entire region. The Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka (early July) draws large crowds, so book trains and accommodation early if traveling during this period.
Getting to Fukuoka and beyond
Hakata Station is Fukuoka's central transport hub and one of the most well-connected stations in Kyushu, making onward travel across the island straightforward from the moment you arrive.
Within Fukuoka
Hakata Station sits on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line, which runs directly to Tenjin, the city's main commercial and entertainment district, in just a few minutes, and continues on to Fukuoka Airport, making it one of the easiest airport connections of any major Japanese city. The subway is clean, frequent, and easy to navigate with English signage throughout. A one-day subway pass is available and worth considering if you plan to move around the city extensively.
Day trips and regional connections
Fukuoka's position as a gateway city to Kyushu opens up a wide range of onward options:
- Nagasaki, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata, connecting at Shin-Tosu or via the Kamome limited express service.
- Kumamoto, around 35 to 40 minutes by Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata, with easy access to Kumamoto Castle and the Aso volcanic region.
- Beppu and Oita, around 2 hours by limited express on the Sonic or Nichirin services, leading to one of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations.
- Kagoshima, around 1 hour 20 minutes by Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata, at the southern tip of Kyushu with views of the active Sakurajima volcano.
For those continuing further into Kyushu or looping back toward Osaka and beyond, the JR Pass remains valid across these Kyushu Shinkansen connections, making Hakata an ideal base for exploring the wider region.
What to expect when you arrive in Fukuoka
Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012) is a large, modern complex that combines transport, shopping, and dining under one roof. The Hakata City building sits directly above and around the station, housing department stores, restaurants, and a rooftop garden, so there is plenty to explore even before you step outside.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: The Fukuoka Tourist Information Center is located on the first floor of Hakata Station and provides city maps, event listings, and transport advice in English and other languages.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers of various sizes are available throughout the station. For oversized bags, luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) can deliver your bags directly to your accommodation across Fukuoka or onward to your next destination elsewhere in Japan, particularly useful if you plan to explore the city on foot before checking in.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and 7-Eleven ATMs inside the station reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station building.
Arriving in Fukuoka for the first time
Fukuoka is one of Japan's most livable and approachable cities, compact enough to navigate easily, but with enough character and depth to reward extended exploration. The city divides broadly into two distinct areas: Hakata, the historic merchant and temple district centered around the station, and Tenjin, the modern commercial heart of the city a few minutes west by subway.
First-time visitors are often surprised by how quickly the city reveals itself. The famous Nakasu yatai stalls, open-air food carts serving Hakata ramen, grilled skewers, and local specialties along the Naka River, are just a short taxi or subway ride from the station and are an essential first-night experience. The Canal City Hakata shopping and entertainment complex is a five-minute walk from the station's Hakata exit and serves as a useful landmark for orienting yourself in the immediate area.
Taxis queue outside both the Hakata and Chikushi exits of the station, and ride-hailing apps also operate in Fukuoka for those who prefer a cashless option.
FAQs: Osaka to Fukuoka train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka to Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Osaka to Fukuoka can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The train journey from Osaka to Fukuoka covers a distance of 483 km and takes approximately 2h 12m. Trains run 115 per day.
The train distance from Osaka to Fukuoka is 483 km.
The first train from Osaka to Fukuoka leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Osaka to Fukuoka departs at 21:23.
Trains from Osaka to Fukuoka run approximately 115 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Osaka to Fukuoka.
Yes, there is a direct train between Osaka and Fukuoka. The service operates 115 times per day, provided by JR West, JR Central.
There is no night train service from Osaka to Fukuoka.
The train station in Osaka that goes to Fukuoka is Shin-Osaka Station, and it arrives at Hakata Station.
Booking trains from Osaka to Fukuoka 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 Osaka to Fukuoka.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Osaka and Fukuoka
Most Osaka to Fukuoka trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Osaka and Fukuoka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Osaka
Arrival train stations in Fukuoka
Which Osaka station do trains to Fukuoka leave from?
Trains from Osaka to Fukuoka leave from Shin-Osaka Station. The station is 4 km from Osaka city centre at 5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.
Shin-Osaka Station5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
City-centre transport
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainA: JR Kyōto Line Local, A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid, A: Special Rapid Service, HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express, Rakuraku Biwako, Konotori, Kuroshio, Rakuraku Harima, Super Hakuto, Thunderbird, Direct Rapid Service · 4m · £0.89 · every ~4 min
Bus9m · £18
SubwayMidosuji · 8m · £0.89 · every ~35 min
Shin-Osaka Station train station facilities and services
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
Which Fukuoka station do trains from Osaka arrive at?
Trains from Osaka to Fukuoka arrive at Hakata Station. Hakata Station is 2 km from Fukuoka city centre.
Hakata Station1-1 Hakata Station Central Street, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
City-centre transport
Getting to Hakata Station from Fukuoka city centre
Hakata Station is 1 km from Fukuoka city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus9m · £0.89 · every ~4 min
Hakata Station train station facilities and services
Hakata Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: The station houses numerous dining options, including City Dining Kuten on the 9th and 10th floors.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
JR KYUSHU Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available within the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hakata Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hakata Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hakata Station: The station is equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
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