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Osaka to Fukuoka by Shinkansen

The Osaka to Fukuoka Shinkansen speeds down the Sanyo line from Shin Osaka to Hakata in about two and a half hours. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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Fastest

2h 30m (Mizuho or Nozomi)

Typical

2h 45m (Sakura)

Transfers

Direct, no transfers

Distance

about 560 km

Daily services

frequent through the day

JR Pass

Sakura covered; Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplement

Osaka 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 130	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 138	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 177	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 ¥15,600.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

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

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Mizuho or Nozomi	2h 30m	Fewest stops, the fastest services	Supplement required
Sakura	2h 45m	Only a little slower	Covered by JR Pass
Hikari plus Sakura	3h 00m	Occasional change	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Osaka → Fukuoka departures.

Depart Osaka	Arrive Fukuoka	Train	Duration
06:00	08:30	Mizuho	2h 30m
08:24	10:54	Nozomi	2h 30m
10:59	13:44	Sakura	2h 45m
13:24	15:54	Nozomi	2h 30m
17:24	19:54	Nozomi	2h 30m

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

Tips for the journey

Board at Shin Osaka

All Sanyo Shinkansen leave from Shin Osaka, a short subway ride from central Osaka. Trains arrive at Hakata.

Take the Sakura with a pass

The Sakura is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. The Mizuho and Nozomi need a supplement.

Reserve the popular trains

The Mizuho and Sakura have fewer non reserved cars, so reserve ahead in peak season.

Onward to Kyushu

From Hakata the Kyushu Shinkansen continues south to Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Osaka to Fukuoka bullet train?

From about AUD 130 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 138 and Green Car from about AUD 177.

How long does it take?

About 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest Mizuho or Nozomi to Hakata, and around 2 hours 45 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.

Is the train better than flying?

For a city centre to city centre trip the train is competitive and far less hassle than the airport.

Related routes

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