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How to get from Nara to Fukuoka
Every practical way to travel from Nara to Fukuoka, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nara Station → Hakata Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 5m
- Typical fare
- ¥16,180
- Changes
- 1
Via Nara → Osaka → Fukuoka
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 10h 5m
- Typical fare
- ¥8,580
- Changes
- 1
Via Nara → Osaka → Fukuoka
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥32,360 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nara to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 5m for a typical fare of ¥16,180.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nara to Fukuoka?
- Highway Bus — about 10h 5m for a typical fare of ¥8,580.
- How long does it take to get from Nara to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 5m for a typical fare of ¥16,180.