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Kyoto to Fukuoka by Shinkansen

The Kyoto to Fukuoka Shinkansen runs the length of the Sanyo line to Hakata Station in the heart of Fukuoka, in under three hours direct. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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Fastest

2h 45m (Nozomi)

Typical

3h (Mizuho or Sakura)

Transfers

Direct, no transfers

Distance

about 600 km

Daily services

frequent through the day

JR Pass

Sakura covered; Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplement

Kyoto 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 138	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 145	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 188	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 ¥16,360.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

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

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Nozomi	2h 45m	Fewest stops, the fastest service	Supplement required
Mizuho	2h 50m	Very fast, limited services	Supplement required
Sakura	3h 05m	Covered by the pass	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Kyoto → Fukuoka departures.

Depart Kyoto	Arrive Fukuoka	Train	Duration
06:35	09:20	Nozomi	2h 45m
08:35	11:20	Nozomi	2h 45m
10:35	13:40	Sakura	3h 05m
13:35	16:20	Nozomi	2h 45m
17:35	20:20	Nozomi	2h 45m

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

Tips for the journey

Arrive at Hakata

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

Take the Sakura with a pass

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

Reserve on a long trip

On a near three hour journey a reserved seat is well worth it, especially at peak times.

Onward to Kyushu

From Hakata the Kyushu Shinkansen continues to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Kyoto to Fukuoka bullet train?

From about AUD 138 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 145 and Green Car from about AUD 188.

How long does it take?

About 2 hours 45 minutes on the fastest Nozomi to Hakata, and around 3 hours on the pass friendly Sakura.

Which train with a Japan Rail Pass?

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

Which station in Fukuoka?

Trains arrive at Hakata Station, the main hub in central Fukuoka.

Can I carry on to Kagoshima?

Yes, the Kyushu Shinkansen continues from Hakata to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

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