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Hiroshima to Fukuoka by Shinkansen

The Hiroshima to Fukuoka Shinkansen is a fast run down the Sanyo line to Hakata in a little over an hour. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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Fastest

1h 5m (Mizuho or Nozomi)

Typical

1h 15m (Sakura)

Transfers

Direct, no transfers

Distance

about 280 km

Daily services

frequent through the day

JR Pass

Sakura covered; Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplement

Hiroshima to Fukuoka ticket prices

One-way fares by seat class. Return simply doubles the fare.

Seat class	Price (AUD)	Good to know
Non-reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 72	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 77	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 104	Business class 2 by 2 seating

Fares are indicative from prices and vary by date, train and season. The live fare is shown when you search. As a guide, an Ordinary reserved seat is around ¥8,700.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

All three run the Hiroshima–Fukuoka route direct — they differ in how many stations they skip.

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Mizuho or Nozomi	1h 5m	Fewest stops, the fastest services	Supplement required
Sakura	1h 15m	Only a little slower	Covered by JR Pass
Kodama	1h 45m	All stations	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Hiroshima → Fukuoka departures.

Depart Hiroshima	Arrive Fukuoka	Train	Duration
07:05	08:10	Mizuho	1h 05m
09:10	10:15	Nozomi	1h 05m
11:20	12:35	Sakura	1h 15m
14:10	15:15	Nozomi	1h 05m
18:10	19:15	Nozomi	1h 05m

Indicative departures. Fast Sanyo services run through the day. Search your date for live times.

Tips for the journey

Take the Sakura with a pass

The Sakura is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and only a little slower than the Mizuho.

Arrive at Hakata

Trains terminate at Hakata Station in central Fukuoka, connected to the subway.

Onward to Kyushu

From Hakata the Kyushu Shinkansen continues to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

Reserve the popular trains

The Mizuho and Sakura have fewer non reserved cars, so reserve ahead at peak times.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Hiroshima to Fukuoka bullet train?

From about AUD 72 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 77 and Green Car from about AUD 104.

How long does it take?

About 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest Mizuho or Nozomi to Hakata, and around 1 hour 15 minutes on the Sakura.

Which train with a Japan Rail Pass?

Take the Sakura, which is fully covered. The Mizuho and Nozomi need a supplement.

Which station in Fukuoka?

Trains arrive at Hakata Station in central Fukuoka.

Can I continue to Kagoshima?

Yes, the Kyushu Shinkansen continues from Hakata to Kagoshima.

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