How to travel from Fukuoka to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Nagoya is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sakae BT Oasis 21.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Meitetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance758km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Fukuoka and Nagoya is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Fukuoka and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukuoka and Nagoya. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fukuoka and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukuoka and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukuoka and Nagoya. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fukuoka and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 60m.

Meitetsu Bus run regular bus services between Fukuoka and Nagoya. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukuoka and Nagoya. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

How do I get from Fukuoka to Nagoya

Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Nagoya

Transport options from Fukuoka to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥23,275($170)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
¥13,690($100)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
¥10,950($80)
on demand758km (471 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

The following major airports near Nagoya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya