How to travel from Osaka to Fukuoka, Japan

The distance between Osaka and Fukuoka is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Osaka to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Hakata.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
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Train, Bus and Plane

Take the train to Maiko then take the bus to Kousoku Naruto then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Fukuoka (FUK).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,375($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Willer Express

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Drive

Drive to Fukuoka.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance605km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Fukuoka

There are several options for getting from Osaka to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Osaka and Fukuoka is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Osaka and Fukuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Osaka to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Fukuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Osaka and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Osaka and Fukuoka. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Osaka and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Osaka and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 35m.

Willer Express run regular bus services between Osaka and Fukuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Maiko then take the bus to Kousoku Naruto then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Osaka and Fukuoka. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

How do I get from Osaka to Fukuoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Fukuoka

Transport options from Osaka to Fukuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥17,795($130)
every 20 mins548km (340 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane
3h 35m
¥37,375($275)
every 3 hours534km (332 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
¥8,215($60)
once daily618km (384 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
¥8,760($64)
on demand605km (376 miles)

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Airports near Fukuoka

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

FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
HSG
Saga Airport (HSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka